City Cost Report
Edmonton skyline
Edmonton
Winnipeg skyline
Winnipeg
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Winnipeg is 6% cheaper than Edmonton overall.

EdmontonWinnipeg
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,400.00 CAD$1,350.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,200.00 CAD$1,150.00 CAD
Groceries Index10097
Monthly Transit Pass$100.00 CAD$109.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$185.00 CAD$150.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.40 CAD$1.50 CAD
Mid-range Meal$24.00 CAD$23.00 CAD
Gym Membership$50.00 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$950.00 CAD$700.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Edmonton...

You would need $56,400 in Winnipeg to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Edmonton cheaper than Winnipeg?

Winnipeg is 6% cheaper than Edmonton overall.

How much is rent in Edmonton vs Winnipeg?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,400 CAD per month in Edmonton and $1,350 CAD in Winnipeg. Outside the centre, it is $1,200 CAD in Edmonton and $1,150 CAD in Winnipeg.

What salary do I need to move from Edmonton to Winnipeg?

On average, you need about 94% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Edmonton is roughly equivalent to $56,400 in Winnipeg.

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