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Sudbury vs Toronto Cost of Living (2026)

Toronto is about 65% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,600 a month in Toronto vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Toronto is 65% more expensive than living in Sudbury overall.

Sudbury / month

$1,988

Toronto / month

$3,206

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Sudbury $

Salary in Sudbury

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Toronto

$165,187

Take-home $112,695 · $9,391/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Toronto you'd need $65,187 more a year (+65%).

Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.

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1-Bed City Center

Sudbury

$1,500

73% more expensive

Toronto

$2,600

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Sudbury

$400

12% more expensive

Toronto

$450

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Monthly Transit Pass

Sudbury

$88

77% more expensive

Toronto

$156

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