AB
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ON
Edmonton vs Kingston Cost of Living (2026)
Kingston is about 22% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,300 in Edmonton.
The Verdict
Living in Kingston is 22% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.
Edmonton / month
$1,800
Kingston / month
$2,145
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 Kingston
$122,152
Take-home $88,561 · $7,380/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kingston you'd need $22,152 more a year (+22%).
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
27% more expensive
Kingston
$1,650
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Edmonton
$400
2% more expensive
Kingston
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Edmonton
$100
15% cheaper
Kingston
$85
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