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Kamloops vs Moncton Cost of Living (2026)

Kamloops is about 40% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Moncton is 29% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.

Kamloops / month

$2,195

Moncton / month

$1,615

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kamloops $

Salary in Kamloops

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Moncton

$71,414

Take-home $52,905 · $4,409/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Moncton you'd need $28,586 less a year (−29%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Kamloops

$1,700

32% cheaper

Moncton

$1,150

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kamloops

$410

5% cheaper

Moncton

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kamloops

$85

12% cheaper

Moncton

$75

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