Looking for a fresh start in a new Saint John neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint John for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 3,084
-2%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 101
2% lower than Saint John
Population 6,527
-1%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 101
1% lower than Saint John
Population 4,109
0%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 101
equal to Saint John
Population 1,493
0%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 101
equal to Saint John
Population 1,249
0%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 101
equal to Saint John
Population 345
1%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 101
1% higher than Saint John
Population 963
1%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 101
1% higher than Saint John
Population 1,596
3%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 101
3% higher than Saint John
Population 2,442
4%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 101
4% higher than Saint John
Population 1,528
5%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 101
5% higher than Saint John