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Kelowna vs Kingston Cost of Living (2026)

Kelowna is about 24% more expensive than Kingston, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,650 in Kingston.

The Verdict

Living in Kingston is 20% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.

Kelowna / month

$2,635

Kingston / month

$2,145

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kelowna $

Salary in Kelowna

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Kingston

$80,350

Take-home $60,539 · $5,045/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Kingston you'd need $19,650 less a year (−20%).

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

Kelowna

$2,100

21% cheaper

Kingston

$1,650

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kelowna

$440

7% cheaper

Kingston

$410

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kelowna

$95

11% cheaper

Kingston

$85

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