BC
vs
ON
Kamloops vs Kingston Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 3% more expensive than Kingston, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,650 in Kingston.
The Verdict
Living in Kingston is 3% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Kingston / month
$2,145
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 Kingston
$97,475
Take-home $72,456 · $6,038/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Kingston you'd need $2,525 less a year (−3%).
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
3% cheaper
Kingston
$1,650
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
0% more expensive
Kingston
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
0% more expensive
Kingston
$85
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