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Kelowna vs Victoria Cost of Living (2026)

Victoria is about 4% more expensive than Kelowna, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $2,100 in Kelowna.

The Verdict

Living in Victoria is 4% more expensive than living in Kelowna overall.

Kelowna / month

$2,635

Victoria / month

$2,750

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 Victoria

$104,496

Take-home $78,528 · $6,544/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Victoria you'd need $4,496 more a year (+4%).

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

5% more expensive

Victoria

$2,200

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kelowna

$440

2% more expensive

Victoria

$450

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kelowna

$95

5% more expensive

Victoria

$100

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