How Much Does It Cost to Live in Kelowna BC? | What's the Cost of Living in Kelowna in 2022

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00:00 Intro
1:40 Real Estate Costs
2:45 Mortgage Costs
3:19 Strata Fees
4:58 Property Taxes
7:47 Property Transfer Tax
9:50 Monthly Utilities
14:42 Rental Costs
15:09 Auto Insurance
16:48 Meals
17:48 Taxes
18:34 Low-Cost Entertainment
18:55 Popular Entertainment Options
19:10 Big White Ski Resort
20:45 H20 Pool W/ Waterslides
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[@1SandroRocha]

Hi, Brandon. Thanks for the video and congratulations on your commitment to bringing such important information to those (like me) who want to be well informed before making the decision to move to Kelowna. Thank you very much.

[@BrandonGrass]

Thank you for the nice comment Sandro. I'm glad it's helping!

[@patty109109]

This is very insightful.

[@carlotasweb]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@BrandonGrass]

This makes me happy. this video was a TON of research, Thank you so much for watching!

[@brandondrewrobinson]

Great video Brandon. My wife and I are looking at moving to Kelowna or the area in the next few years and we found this really informative. We would love to work together on our move and next home purchase.

[@BrandonGrass]

Thank you so much for watching. Feel free to reach out anytime in the next few years! [e-mail]

[@tomleveen]

Thank you for this video, Brandon. Do you work at all with long-term rentals for families? Thanks!

[@BrandonGrass]

I sure do Tom, I'd be happy to help fell free to send me an email at [e-mail] or give me a call at 250-212-5672

[@danil6408]

Hi! As per your own thought, do you think apartment rentals will go up by next year? or will it constantly stay the same range? Also, how long does it usually take to find a decent studio or 1 bedroom apartment? (what is the timeframe? from what I heard it takes 4 months?) and how are prices in terms of a studio or 1 bedroom? Thanks!

[@BrandonGrass]

Hi Dani, rentals are a little out of my wheelhouse, but I would expect rental prices to be the same or slightly higher next year. I would think you would want to give yourself a few months to search out a great rental. Be sure to check out FB marketplace and our local classified site Castanet

[@SeekhAdventure]

Great Video !!

[@BrandonGrass]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@mayrazamora9323]

Thanks for sharing experiencies. What about the pdr car body shop business in Kelowna. To start as an inmigrant.

[@TheScion777]

Hi Brandon, very informative vid there! I'm thinking of investing in real estate in the area but not on a big budget. It'll be dependant on the job I can find in Kelowna or nearby. I'm an IT professional btw, and I'm thinking of moving there.

[@BrandonGrass]

You should have no difficulty finding a great IT job in the Kelowna area. I'd be happy to help you with your search send me an email when you would like to connect to [e-mail] Thanks for watching! and I look forward to hearing from you in 2022!

[@tahamahmoud2305]

It is a useful information Thanks

[@BrandonGrass]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@GapBahnDirk]

The tallest building behind you has great views of the lake. It looks like a condo' building, but could be a hotel. What would a 2 bedroom condo' cost in that building please (approx., depending on square footage).

[@BrandonGrass]

Thank you for watching! there are two towers behind me the one with the (red) roof is Discovery Bay and the more modern-looking one is Waterscapes. Condos range from the Mid 4's up and up depending on the view floor etc. Here is a list of all the available downtown listings in Kelowna right now for you to have a look at brandongrass.com/kelowna-north-real-estate

[@GapBahnDirk]

@@BrandonGrass Thanks for your reply! your listing on Sunset Drive looks great. My daughter will start at UBCO in September and I am considering the options for rental/purchase.

[@manitobamario1193]

Hi Brandon, my wife and I are planning to move to Kelowna from Manitoba in a few years when we are retired. Do you have any information about the costs of health insurance in BC ?

[@BrandonGrass]

Basic MSP (medical services plan) starts out at $65 dollars a month and goes up from there. A very popular option a lot of people go with for extended medical and dental is Blue Cross. There website is here www.pac.bluecross.ca/

[@laurensiemens1436]

We are going to move to Kelowna next year...we are coming into Kelowna this year to look at houses and find some work. So if it happens sooner then so be it

[@BrandonGrass]

That's so exciting Lauren, let me know if there is anything I can do to help you!

[@retireAnyAge]

do you see most buyers buying older detached houses to rebuild or do they just buy a newer build at higher price?

[@BrandonGrass]

Both are very popular options, of course, depends on the buyer's budget. Some people forgo all the work and purchase the renovated home all finished and fixed up that is (new) to them.

[@retireAnyAge]

@@BrandonGrass are builders cheaper in kelowna vs vancouver lower mainland?

[@BrandonGrass]

@@retireAnyAge yes a huge difference

[@sandmanrosa8915]

Hi, Brandon. I may be studying in Kelowna this September and will need to rent an apartment then, do you have any website recommendations?

[@BrandonGrass]

Yes if you would like please send me an email and I’ll send you my rental resources [e-mail]

[@sandmanrosa8915]

@@BrandonGrass OK, I have sent you an email. You can take a look at it when you have time, thanks a lot.

[@sgrPunggolPlaza]

Hi average how much per room to rent in kelowna? Around dilworth drive

[@BrandonGrass]

Average for a single room I would guess would be between $600-$900, Just a guess. Check out www.castanet.net for classifieds

[@santiagoquiroz5170]

Hi Brandon - As a Kelowna resident, how concerned are you with issues like air pollution and climate change?

[@BrandonGrass]

Climate change is happening everywhere. What exactly are you asking?

[@sylon7717]

great place to visit, really enjoy going there but its too pricey to live for the size of city 😊

[@BrandonGrass]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawnsteinman2001]

What are you talking about. Its cheaper than Anywhere in the GTA. Guelph and KW are more expensive too.

[@duantunes9871]

What is the best site to search for apartments to rent in Kelowna? There must be a secret market or something, because everytime I try to use the most popular sites, there are just 0 apartments available :/

[@BrandonGrass]

There is no site that I’m aware of that caters to rentals. But I have a few helpful resources for you. If you’d like to send me an email I’d be happy to share. [e-mail]

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[@waynecopeland1854]

What about over 55 communities

[@BrandonGrass]

@@waynecopeland1854 HI Wayne, plenty of affordable options for the 55 and overcrowd. If you'd like give me a call at 250-212-5672 or email [e-mail] and I'd be happy to bring you up to speed and find out what you're looking for!

[@brandonescobarnavarro3498]

So an average for, an averge small family income in order to afford living here would be around???

[@BrandonGrass]

Hi Brandon, Thanks so much for subscribing and asking a question, average small family income will depend on a few things will you be renting? buying? do you own a car? have car payments? With rentals being in high demand for a three-bedroom rental you should expect to pay north of $2,200 per month, then your living expenses, groceries etc. If you would like to send me some more information via email at [e-mail] I'd be happy to answer a bit more in-depth.

[@brandonescobarnavarro3498]

@@BrandonGrass i will write u an email, thanks!

[@_BigB]

Hi Brandon, what's the cost of a one bedroom studio apartment in Kelowna?

[@BrandonGrass]

Hello! For rent or to purchase?

[@_BigB]

For rent. Specifically for a student

[@BrandonGrass]

@@_BigB $1200-$1600

[@_BigB]

Okay. Thanks

[@_BigB]

Is that monthly?

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

It is worth every penny to live in Kelowna BC. Best lake, best skiing, best climate, best wine country and best in a beautiful smaller city.

[@BrandonGrass]

Absolutely agree 100% Ken, Thanks for watching!

[@MercBaal]

Don't get me wrong Kelowna is nice, however it's not as good as it was back in 90s and early 00s they got rid of some cool stuff and crime went up along with prices. 3 bedroom basic family home with a view on what was Westbank was about 140k brand new back in 97. Same home today probably 800k or more. Insanity, only the rich and wealthy can live there and enjoy it. If you're middle class or poor you need to move as hard as it might be.

[@janetharreola2019]

Canadian dollars?

[@BrandonGrass]

Yes everything in the video is based on Canadian dollars. Hope that helps!