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BC
Sudbury vs Vancouver Cost of Living (2026)
Vancouver is about 77% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,800 a month in Vancouver vs $1,500 in Sudbury.
The Verdict
Living in Vancouver is 77% more expensive than living in Sudbury overall.
Sudbury / month
$1,988
Vancouver / month
$3,440
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Sudbury
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Vancouver
$177,332
Take-home $123,584 · $10,299/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Vancouver you'd need $77,332 more a year (+77%).
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.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Sudbury
$1,500
87% more expensive
Vancouver
$2,800
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Sudbury
$400
15% more expensive
Vancouver
$460
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Sudbury
$88
105% more expensive
Vancouver
$180
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