PE
vs
BC
Charlottetown vs Kelowna Cost of Living (2026)
Kelowna is about 38% more expensive than Charlottetown, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,450 in Charlottetown.
The Verdict
Living in Kelowna is 38% more expensive than living in Charlottetown overall.
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Kelowna / month
$2,635
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 Kelowna
$138,364
Take-home $100,399 · $8,367/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kelowna you'd need $38,364 more a year (+38%).
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
45% more expensive
Kelowna
$2,100
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
2% more expensive
Kelowna
$440
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
36% more expensive
Kelowna
$95
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