Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Hamilton vs ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kelowna

Kelowna is 1.9% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Hamilton ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kelowna Difference
Cost of Living 46.6 47.5 +1.9%
Rent 29.1 30.6 +5.2%
Groceries 61.5 72.3 +17.6%
Restaurants 62.3 60.8 -2.4%
Purchasing Power 124.4 122.7 -1.4%
Data from March โ€“ October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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