Real 2026 monthly costs for Edmonton, Alberta — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,679
Family of 4 / month
$5,521
Living wage (single)
$19.82/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,850 |
| Groceries | $405 | $749 | $1,296 |
| Transit | $109 | $218 | $218 |
| Utilities | $220 | $253 | $286 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $440 | $704 | $1,056 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $760 |
| Total / month | $2,679 | $3,429 | $5,521 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,294 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,779 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,221 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $150,000 | $9,042 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Alberta's capital. Significantly cheaper rent than Calgary, same Alberta tax advantage, government and energy employers.
Median household income in Edmonton: $87,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: AB (Alberta).
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