PE
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ON
Charlottetown vs Kingston Cost of Living (2026)
Kingston is about 11% more expensive than Charlottetown, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,450 in Charlottetown.
The Verdict
Living in Kingston is 11% more expensive than living in Charlottetown overall.
Charlottetown / month
$1,950
Kingston / month
$2,145
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 Kingston
$111,175
Take-home $81,809 · $6,817/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kingston you'd need $11,175 more a year (+11%).
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
14% more expensive
Kingston
$1,650
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Charlottetown
$430
5% cheaper
Kingston
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Charlottetown
$70
21% more expensive
Kingston
$85
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