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Hamilton vs Kamloops Cost of Living (2026)
Hamilton is about 6% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Hamilton vs $1,700 in Kamloops.
The Verdict
Living in Kamloops is 6% cheaper than living in Hamilton overall.
Hamilton / month
$2,330
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Hamilton
$100,000
Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo
Needed in Kamloops
$94,466
Take-home $71,400 · $5,950/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kamloops you'd need $5,534 less a year (−6%).
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
Hamilton
$1,800
6% cheaper
Kamloops
$1,700
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Hamilton
$420
2% cheaper
Kamloops
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Hamilton
$110
23% cheaper
Kamloops
$85
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