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Edmonton vs Kelowna Cost of Living (2026)

Kelowna is about 52% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,300 in Edmonton.

The Verdict

Living in Kelowna is 52% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.

Edmonton / month

$1,800

Kelowna / month

$2,635

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Edmonton $

Salary in Edmonton

$100,000

Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo

Needed in Kelowna

$152,025

Take-home $108,577 · $9,048/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Kelowna you'd need $52,025 more a year (+52%).

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

Edmonton

$1,300

62% more expensive

Kelowna

$2,100

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Edmonton

$400

10% more expensive

Kelowna

$440

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Monthly Transit Pass

Edmonton

$100

5% cheaper

Kelowna

$95

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