BC
vs
NB
Kamloops vs Saint John Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 46% more expensive than Saint John, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,100 in Saint John.
The Verdict
Living in Saint John is 31% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Saint John / month
$1,555
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 Saint John
$68,586
Take-home $51,182 · $4,265/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saint John you'd need $31,414 less a year (−31%).
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
35% cheaper
Saint John
$1,100
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
7% cheaper
Saint John
$380
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
12% cheaper
Saint John
$75
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