City Cost Report
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Moncton is 39% cheaper than Los Angeles overall.

Los AngelesMoncton
Rent (1BR City Centre)$3,497.00 CAD$1,300.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$2,867.54 CAD$1,100.00 CAD
Groceries Index112102
Monthly Transit Pass$139.88 CAD$80.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$209.82 CAD$150.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.75 CAD$1.58 CAD
Mid-range Meal$34.97 CAD$23.00 CAD
Gym Membership$76.93 CAD$45.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$2,377.96 CAD$900.00 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 Los Angeles...

You would need $36,517 in Moncton to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles cheaper than Moncton?

Moncton is 39% cheaper than Los Angeles overall.

How much is rent in Los Angeles vs Moncton?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $2,500 USD per month in Los Angeles and $1,300 CAD in Moncton. Outside the centre, it is $2,050 USD in Los Angeles and $1,100 CAD in Moncton.

What salary do I need to move from Los Angeles to Moncton?

On average, you need about 61% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Los Angeles is roughly equivalent to $36,517 in Moncton.

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