BC
vs
BC
Kamloops vs Vancouver Cost of Living (2026)
Vancouver is about 59% more expensive than Kamloops, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,800 a month in Vancouver vs $1,700 in Kamloops.
The Verdict
Living in Vancouver is 59% more expensive than living in Kamloops overall.
Kamloops / month
$2,195
Vancouver / month
$3,440
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 Vancouver
$158,990
Take-home $112,708 · $9,392/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Vancouver you'd need $58,990 more a year (+59%).
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
65% more expensive
Vancouver
$2,800
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kamloops
$410
12% more expensive
Vancouver
$460
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kamloops
$85
112% more expensive
Vancouver
$180
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