Is St. John's more expensive than Edmonton?

St. John's is 0.0% cheaper than Edmonton overall. Rent is 16.3% lower, groceries 1.0% more expensive, and restaurants 2.6% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Edmonton or St. John's?

Edmonton has a purchasing power index of 134.0 while St. John's has 127.6 (NYC = 100). Edmonton offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇨🇦 Edmonton vs 🇨🇦 St. John's

2026

St. John's is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇨🇦 Edmonton	🇨🇦 St. John's	Difference
Cost of Living	62.3	62.3	0.0%
Rent	25.2	21.1	-16.3%
Groceries	70.1	70.8	+1.0%
Restaurants	64.2	62.5	-2.6%
Purchasing Power	134.0	127.6	-4.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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