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Sudbury vs Victoria Cost of Living (2026)

Victoria is about 41% more expensive than Sudbury, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $1,500 in Sudbury.

The Verdict

Living in Victoria is 41% more expensive than living in Sudbury overall.

Sudbury / month

$1,988

Victoria / month

$2,750

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 Victoria

$141,393

Take-home $102,269 · $8,522/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Victoria you'd need $41,393 more a year (+41%).

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

47% more expensive

Victoria

$2,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Sudbury

$400

12% more expensive

Victoria

$450

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Monthly Transit Pass

Sudbury

$88

14% more expensive

Victoria

$100

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