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Calgary vs Kamloops Cost of Living (2026)

Calgary is about 1% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent.

The Verdict

Living in Kamloops is 1% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.

Calgary / month

$2,232

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Calgary $

Salary in Calgary

$100,000

Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo

Needed in Kamloops

$99,159

Take-home $74,770 · $6,231/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Kamloops you'd need $841 less a year (−1%).

Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.

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1-Bed City Center

Calgary

$1,700

0% more expensive

Kamloops

$1,700

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Calgary

$420

2% cheaper

Kamloops

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Calgary

$112

24% cheaper

Kamloops

$85

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