Cost of living
Cost of living in St. John's
Average rent and household spending in St. John's — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in St. John's
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $945/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,064/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,348/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $1,327/mo |
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City comparison
How St. John's compares
A one-bedroom in St. John's averages $1,064 a month, the 18th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $343 below the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $42,560 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $53,920 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in St. John's is $46,560, so an average one-bedroom takes 27% of a median earner's gross income: comfortable.
Household spending in Newfoundland and Labrador
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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