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Calgary vs Kingston Cost of Living (2026)

Calgary is about 3% more expensive than Kingston, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,650 in Kingston.

The Verdict

Living in Kingston is 3% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.

Calgary / month

$2,232

Kingston / month

$2,145

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 Kingston

$96,655

Take-home $71,879 · $5,990/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Kingston you'd need $3,345 less a year (−3%).

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

3% cheaper

Kingston

$1,650

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Calgary

$420

2% cheaper

Kingston

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Calgary

$112

24% cheaper

Kingston

$85

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