Is Edmonton more expensive than St. John's?

Edmonton is 0.0% cheaper than St. John's overall. Rent is 19.4% higher, groceries 1.0% cheaper, and restaurants 2.7% more expensive.

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

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇨🇦 St. John's vs 🇨🇦 Edmonton

2026

Edmonton is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇨🇦 St. John's	🇨🇦 Edmonton	Difference
Cost of Living	62.3	62.3	0.0%
Rent	21.1	25.2	+19.4%
Groceries	70.8	70.1	-1.0%
Restaurants	62.5	64.2	+2.7%
Purchasing Power	127.6	134.0	+5.0%

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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