I was born and grew up in Kelowna. If the job opportunities were there for my wife and I, we would go back.
You don't need a lot of money to survive there. Houses are a comparable price, if you're not demanding in your location, and even some of the fixer-uppers in the north end of can be had for under $400k, and you're within walking distance to the lake and Knox Mtn, in addition to having a pretty big lot that you can build a carriage house on if you desire.
The only thing I dislike is that is has lost its appeal in some ways, too many big chain stores and restaurants. The Asian cuisine scene is kind of non-existent for the most part, but those are minor quibbles.
Enjoy the change of scenery; you probably won't want to move back to Calgary.
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