BC
vs
SK
Kelowna vs Saskatoon Cost of Living (2026)
Kelowna is about 58% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Saskatoon is 37% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.
Kelowna / month
$2,635
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Kelowna
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Saskatoon
$63,197
Take-home $48,481 · $4,040/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Saskatoon you'd need $36,803 less a year (−37%).
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
Kelowna
$2,100
40% cheaper
Saskatoon
$1,250
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kelowna
$440
11% cheaper
Saskatoon
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kelowna
$95
11% cheaper
Saskatoon
$85
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