BC
vs
QC
Kelowna vs Sherbrooke Cost of Living (2026)
Kelowna is about 84% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Sherbrooke is 46% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.
Kelowna / month
$2,635
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
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 Sherbrooke
$54,288
Take-home $41,713 · $3,476/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Sherbrooke you'd need $45,712 less a year (−46%).
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
50% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$1,050
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Kelowna
$440
16% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$370
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Kelowna
$95
16% cheaper
Sherbrooke
$80
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