BC
vs
BC
Kamloops vs Kelowna Cost of Living (2026)
Kelowna is about 21% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,700 in Kamloops.
The Verdict
Living in Kelowna is 21% more expensive than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Kelowna / month
$2,635
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kamloops
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Kelowna
$121,313
Take-home $89,877 · $7,490/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kelowna you'd need $21,313 more a year (+21%).
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
Kamloops
$1,700
24% more expensive
Kelowna
$2,100
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
7% more expensive
Kelowna
$440
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
12% more expensive
Kelowna
$95
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