Cost of Living in Moncton, New Brunswick
Since January 2021, residents of Moncton have faced significant increases in rent, groceries, and everyday expenses. Here's what the data shows.
📍 Moncton at a Glance
- •New Brunswick rent up 36% — driven by remote-work migration
- •Bilingual hub — French and English services
- •Food up 26.7% since 2021
New Brunswick Cost Breakdown
Provincial figures apply across New Brunswick. City-specific data noted where available.
How Moncton Compares to the National Average
| Category | Moncton / New Brunswick | Canada (National) |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (2BR) | +36% | +35% |
| Food prices | +26.7% | +26.3% |
| Shelter CPI | — | +33.2% |
| Overall inflation | — | +18.7% |
🏛️ Who's Responsible?
Cost of living is shaped by decisions made at all three levels of government. Housing affordability, taxation, transit, and local services are all within the power of elected and appointed officials.
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Rate Moncton Public ServantsSource: Statistics Canada, CMHC. Baseline: January 2021. Last updated: July 2026. Figures represent cumulative change Jan 2021–Jul 2026. Provincial averages applied where city-specific data is unavailable. Full methodology →