🇨🇦 Canada · #292 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kingston

7.6% below the Canada average

Ranked #292 of 558 cities · More expensive than 47.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to Canada average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kingston

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 1,313/mo ≈ $947 CAD 985/mo ≈ $710 25%
3-Bedroom CAD 2,285/mo ≈ $1,648 CAD 1,714/mo ≈ $1,236 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-7.6% Average
Rent
+0.5% Average
Groceries
-8.8% Affordable
Restaurants
-5.3% Average
Purchasing Power
+7.2% Average

Living in Kingston: What to Expect

Kingston is average by global standards (ranked #292 of 558 cities). It is 7.6% cheaper than the Canada average, based on 26 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Canada earning CAD 80,651 gross take home CAD 5,148/month after tax (23.4% effective rate). See full Canada tax calculator →

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