Real 2026 monthly costs for Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,470
Family of 4 / month
$5,615
Living wage (single)
$18.27/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| Groceries | $410 | $759 | $1,312 |
| Transit | $65 | $130 | $130 |
| Utilities | $180 | $207 | $234 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $410 | $656 | $984 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $1,200 |
| Total / month | $2,470 | $3,157 | $5,615 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,195 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,566 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $5,871 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $150,000 | $8,392 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
PEI's capital and only city. Tourism, agriculture, and government economy. Smallest provincial capital.
Median household income in Charlottetown: $72,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: PE (Prince Edward Island).
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