Cost of living
Cost of living in Kelowna
Average rent and household spending in Kelowna — and a quick check of whether your rent is reasonable for your income.
Average rent in Kelowna
CMHC, apartment structures of three units and over.
| Bachelor | $1,394/mo |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,597/mo |
| 2 bedroom | $2,098/mo |
| 3 bedroom | $2,713/mo |
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City comparison
How Kelowna compares
A one-bedroom in Kelowna averages $1,597 a month, the 4th most expensive of the 18 cities we track and $190 above the 18-city average of $1,407.
Keeping rent under the 30% guideline takes a gross income of about $63,880 a year for a one-bedroom here, and about $83,920 for a two-bedroom.
The median individual income in Kelowna is $47,300, so an average one-bedroom takes 41% of a median earner's gross income: house-poor.
Household spending in British Columbia
Average household, per year (Survey of Household Spending).
Educational information only — not financial advice. Rents are CMHC averages; actual options vary by neighbourhood and building.
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