NB
vs
BC
Fredericton vs Kelowna Cost of Living (2026)
Kelowna is about 58% more expensive than Fredericton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,250 in Fredericton.
The Verdict
Living in Kelowna is 58% more expensive than living in Fredericton overall.
Fredericton / month
$1,730
Kelowna / month
$2,635
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 Kelowna
$157,819
Take-home $112,013 · $9,334/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kelowna you'd need $57,819 more a year (+58%).
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
68% more expensive
Kelowna
$2,100
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Fredericton
$400
10% more expensive
Kelowna
$440
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Fredericton
$80
19% more expensive
Kelowna
$95
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