NB
vs
BC
Fredericton vs Kamloops Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 30% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Kamloops is 30% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Fredericton
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Kamloops
$130,092
Take-home $95,295 · $7,941/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kamloops you'd need $30,092 more a year (+30%).
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
Fredericton
$1,250
36% more expensive
Kamloops
$1,700
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
2% more expensive
Kamloops
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
6% more expensive
Kamloops
$85
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