BC
vs
QC
Kamloops vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Kamloops is about 52% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Kamloops vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 34% cheaper than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$65,859
Take-home $48,670 · $4,056/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $34,141 less a year (−34%).
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
38% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
10% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
6% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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