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Cost of Living: Sudbury vs Kamloops
Making a move? Compare the exact 2026 data for housing, food, and transit to see exactly how your lifestyle budget will change between these two cities.
The Verdict
Living in Kamloops is 12% more expensive than living in Sudbury overall.
To maintain your exact standard of living, a $100,000 salary in Sudbury is mathematically equivalent to earning $111,537 in Kamloops.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Sudbury
$1,500
13% more expensive
Kamloops
$1,700
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Sudbury
$400
2% more expensive
Kamloops
$410
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Sudbury
$88
3% cheaper
Kamloops
$85
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