Real 2026 monthly costs for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,449
Family of 4 / month
$6,427
Living wage (single)
$18.11/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,650 |
| Groceries | $405 | $749 | $1,296 |
| Transit | $89 | $178 | $178 |
| Utilities | $175 | $201 | $228 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $425 | $680 | $1,020 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $2,000 |
| Total / month | $2,449 | $3,164 | $6,427 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,216 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,649 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,025 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $150,000 | $8,741 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Saskatchewan's largest city. Cheap rent, growing mining and tech sectors, very cold winters.
Median household income in Saskatoon: $79,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: SK (Saskatchewan).
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