Cost of living
Cost of living in Saskatoon
Average rent and household spending in Saskatoon — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Saskatoon
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $981/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,281/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,559/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $1,792/mo |
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City comparison
How Saskatoon compares
A one-bedroom in Saskatoon averages $1,281 a month, the 12th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $126 below the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $51,240 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $62,360 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Saskatoon is $47,940, so an average one-bedroom takes 32% of a median earner's gross income: stretched.
Household spending in Saskatchewan
Average household, per year (Survey of Household Spending).
Educational information only — not financial advice. Rents are CMHC averages; actual options vary by neighbourhood and building.
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