Moncton
The region's urban centre, with restaurants, shopping, hospitals, schools and quick access to both Dieppe and Riverview.
East Coast Keys relocation guide
Moving to Moncton, New Brunswick
The complete, honest guide to choosing a community, planning the move and understanding what life here actually looks like.
Life in Greater Moncton
Why people choose to build a life here
People move to Greater Moncton for different reasons: a more attainable home, a career opportunity, family, room to breathe or a fresh start. The region brings together city conveniences, bilingual culture and quick access to the coast and nature.
More attainable living
A growing economy
Quality of everyday life
Choose by fit, not hype
Moncton, Dieppe or Riverview?
There is no single best community. There is the one that fits your language, commute, home style, budget and pace.
Dieppe
A growing, proudly bilingual city known for newer neighbourhoods, community amenities and a strong francophone identity.
Riverview
A family-focused community across the river with trails, established neighbourhoods and easy access to nature.
Plan it in order
Your move, step by step
Relocation feels much lighter when the decisions happen in the right sequence.
01
Start With Your Reason
Get clear on what you want this move to change: affordability, pace, career, family support, space or lifestyle.
02
Explore the Communities
Compare Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview and nearby rural communities by the life you actually want to live.
03
Look at the Numbers
Plan for purchase price or rent, property tax, heating, transportation, insurance and everyday expenses.
04
Build Your Team
Connect with the right REALTOR®, lender, lawyer, inspector and insurance provider before the pressure is on.
05
Prepare Your Current Home
Coordinate selling, notice periods, timelines and temporary housing if your dates do not line up perfectly.
06
Start the Home Search
Use your priorities and real numbers to focus on homes and locations that make sense, not just what photographs well.
07
Plan the Move
Book movers, transfer utilities, organize documents and leave room for the unexpected.
08
Settle Into Your New Community
Register for services, learn your routes, meet people and give yourself time to feel at home.
Relocation toolkit
The practical things to set up
A few early calls can make move-in week dramatically easier.
Electricity & Heating
NB Power serves most homes. Ask for previous energy costs and understand the heating system before you buy.
Internet & Mobile
Bell and Rogers are common providers. Confirm service at the exact address, especially outside the urban core.
Municipal Services
Water, sewer and local services vary between Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview and rural properties.
Licence & Registration
Service New Brunswick handles driver's licences and vehicle registration. New residents are generally expected to switch within 90 days.
Healthcare
Apply for New Brunswick Medicare as soon as you are eligible and plan for the transition in coverage.
Garbage & Recycling
Collection schedules and sorting rules depend on the municipality. Check your new address before move-in week.
Local tip: Arrange electricity and internet before move-in, and apply for Medicare as soon as you are eligible.
Know before you arrive
The things that surprise people
Greater Moncton can be more affordable, but affordability is not the same as having no tradeoffs. Plan for the whole life.
Electricity and heating
Winter energy costs can vary dramatically by home, insulation and heating system.
Property taxes
Tax amounts differ by property and location. Look at the actual bill, not a rough assumption.
Winter is part of the plan
Snow removal, tires and heating are normal household logistics here, not rare emergencies.
The pace feels different
Commutes are shorter, nature is closer and daily life can feel more manageable.
Meet Christine
Local guidance without the pressure
Moving provinces or cities is more than a real estate transaction. It is schools, work, language, family, timing and the feeling of starting again somewhere unfamiliar.
Christine Côté is a bilingual Home Matchmaker & REALTOR® and ICON Agent with eXp Realty. Her approach is built on collaboration, integrity, responsibility and generosity.
Deep local knowledge
Personalized service
Bilingual support
Trusted local network
Flexible scheduling
Support after arrival
Questions people ask
Greater Moncton relocation FAQ
Your next chapter
Thinking about moving to Moncton?
You do not have to figure out the region, the numbers and the real estate process alone. Start with a conversation and ask the questions that are actually on your mind.