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Charlottetown vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Charlottetown is about 1% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 1% cheaper than living in Charlottetown overall.

Charlottetown / month

$1,950

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Charlottetown $

Salary in Charlottetown

$100,000

Take-home $69,789 · $5,816/mo

Needed in Windsor

$99,078

Take-home $73,574 · $6,131/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $922 less a year (−1%).

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

Charlottetown

$1,450

0% more expensive

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Charlottetown

$430

9% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Charlottetown

$70

29% more expensive

Windsor

$90

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