AB
vs
BC
Edmonton vs Kamloops Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 25% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,300 in Edmonton.
The Verdict
Living in Kamloops is 25% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.
Edmonton / month
$1,800
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Edmonton
$100,000
Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo
Needed in Kamloops
$125,316
Take-home $92,348 · $7,696/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kamloops you'd need $25,316 more a year (+25%).
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
Edmonton
$1,300
31% more expensive
Kamloops
$1,700
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Edmonton
$400
2% more expensive
Kamloops
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Edmonton
$100
15% cheaper
Kamloops
$85
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