City Cost Report
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Saguenay is 48% cheaper than Los Angeles overall.

Los AngelesSaguenay
Rent (1BR City Centre)$3,497.00 CAD$1,000.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$2,867.54 CAD$850.00 CAD
Groceries Index11295
Monthly Transit Pass$139.88 CAD$80.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$209.82 CAD$110.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.75 CAD$1.66 CAD
Mid-range Meal$34.97 CAD$21.00 CAD
Gym Membership$76.93 CAD$38.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$2,377.96 CAD$185.00 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 $30,989 in Saguenay to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles cheaper than Saguenay?

Saguenay is 48% cheaper than Los Angeles overall.

How much is rent in Los Angeles vs Saguenay?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $2,500 USD per month in Los Angeles and $1,000 CAD in Saguenay. Outside the centre, it is $2,050 USD in Los Angeles and $850 CAD in Saguenay.

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

On average, you need about 52% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Los Angeles is roughly equivalent to $30,989 in Saguenay.

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