Relocation
My husband Trevor grew up in Yorkton, and his family is spread across the province. So this is the move our own family talks about at every holiday.
The short answer. Homes cost more here: the Calgary benchmark was $566,700 in September 2026, against $349,800 in Regina and $447,600 in Saskatoon in July. You pay less to close, about $1,000 in Alberta land titles fees on a $500,000 home against about $2,250 in Saskatchewan, and no 6% PST. Home is still a day’s drive.
Hello, Gorgeous! Trevor and I are both prairie kids. He grew up in Yorkton, I grew up in Winnipeg, and what surprised us both about Alberta was the room to build. We are both entrepreneurs, and this is where we got to start from scratch and grow. Trevor is a mortgage broker with Advanced Mortgage, which is handy when you are financing a move. You can meet Trevor here.
Here is what changes when you make the move from Saskatchewan.
Prices, Honestly.
Calgary costs more than Regina or Saskatoon at almost every price point. In September 2026 the CREB benchmark for all home types in Calgary was $566,700. In July 2026 the benchmark was $349,800 in Regina and $447,600 in Saskatoon. Airdrie, half an hour north of Calgary and the first stop on the drive home, closes part of that gap.
What It Costs To Close.
Closing Fees Compared
Saskatchewan land titles transfer and mortgage fees, Alberta land titles fees, 80% mortgage
| Price | Saskatchewan | Alberta |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $2,250 | about $1,000 |
| $700,000 | $3,300 | about $1,360 |
ISC land titles fees effective 4 May 2024; Alberta Land Titles fees in place since 20 October 2024. Computed from the official formulas, October 2026.
No provincial sales tax. Saskatchewan adds 6% PST on top of GST. Alberta charges 5% GST only.
Income tax. For 2026 Alberta’s provincial rates run from 8% to 15%, and Saskatchewan’s from 10.5% to 14.5%. Most households pay less provincial income tax here; very high earners should run the numbers with an accountant.
Still Close To Home.
This is the part Saskatchewan families like best. Calgary is about 755 km and roughly eight hours from Regina, and about 610 km and roughly seven hours from Saskatoon. Long weekends at the lake and Christmas at home are still a drive, not a flight.
The Paperwork When You Arrive.
Driver’s licence and vehicle. Exchange your licence and register your vehicle within 90 days, after an out of province inspection.
Health care. Register with Alberta Health Care within three months. Alberta coverage starts on the first day of the third month after you arrive, so check with Saskatchewan Health how long your current coverage continues.
Buying from home. Get pre approved with an Alberta lender first, then let us walk homes for you live on video. Our Moving From Saskatchewan guide explains how.
Moving From Saskatchewan?
Tell us your budget and what you want your life to look like here. We will tell you which communities fit, and what your number buys on which street.
Quick Answers.
Is Calgary more expensive than Regina or Saskatoon?
Yes. In September 2026 the Calgary benchmark for all home types was $566,700. In July 2026 the benchmark was $349,800 in Regina and $447,600 in Saskatoon.
What are closing fees in Saskatchewan compared with Alberta?
Saskatchewan charges a land titles transfer fee of 0.4% of the price plus a mortgage registration fee, about $2,250 on a $500,000 home. Alberta land titles fees on the same purchase with an 80% mortgage are about $1,000.
Does Alberta have PST?
No. Alberta has no provincial sales tax; you pay 5% GST. Saskatchewan charges 6% PST on top of GST.
How far is Calgary from Regina and Saskatoon?
About 755 km and roughly eight hours from Regina, and about 610 km and roughly seven hours from Saskatoon.
Related reading: our Moving From Saskatchewan guide, the main relocation guide, and closing costs in Alberta.
Sources, read October 2026: Information Services Corporation land titles fees; Alberta Land Titles; Canada Revenue Agency; Alberta Health; CREB September 2026; Association of Regina REALTORS and Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS July 2026 releases. Rates, fees and prices change; confirm current figures with your lawyer and lender before you buy. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract.