PE
vs
BC
Charlottetown vs Kamloops Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 14% more expensive than Charlottetown, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,450 in Charlottetown.
The Verdict
Living in Kamloops is 14% more expensive than living in Charlottetown overall.
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Charlottetown
$100,000
Take-home $69,789 · $5,816/mo
Needed in Kamloops
$114,055
Take-home $85,123 · $7,094/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kamloops you'd need $14,055 more a year (+14%).
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.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Charlottetown
$1,450
17% more expensive
Kamloops
$1,700
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
5% cheaper
Kamloops
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
21% more expensive
Kamloops
$85
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