Real 2026 monthly costs for Fredericton, New Brunswick — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,358
Family of 4 / month
$5,425
Living wage (single)
$17.44/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Groceries | $395 | $731 | $1,264 |
| Transit | $78 | $156 | $156 |
| Utilities | $175 | $201 | $228 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $405 | $648 | $972 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $1,200 |
| Total / month | $2,358 | $3,041 | $5,425 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,191 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,612 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $5,956 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $150,000 | $8,557 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
New Brunswick's capital. University and government jobs, very low cost of living, bilingual.
Median household income in Fredericton: $70,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: NB (New Brunswick).
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