BC
vs
SK
Kamloops vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 30% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 23% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
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 Saskatoon
$76,667
Take-home $56,878 · $4,740/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $23,333 less a year (−23%).
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
26% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
5% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
0% more expensive
Saskatoon
$85
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