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Calgary vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Calgary is about 16% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Calgary vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 14% cheaper than living in Calgary overall.

Calgary / month

$2,232

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Calgary $

Salary in Calgary

$100,000

Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo

Needed in Windsor

$86,138

Take-home $64,480 · $5,373/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $13,862 less a year (−14%).

Take-home is after 2026 federal and provincial income tax, CPP/QPP and EI for an employee. Cost of living weighs rent, groceries and transit.

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1-Bed City Center

Calgary

$1,700

15% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Calgary

$420

7% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Calgary

$112

20% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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