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Edmonton vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Windsor is about 9% more expensive than Edmonton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,300 in Edmonton.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 9% more expensive than living in Edmonton overall.

Edmonton / month

$1,800

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Edmonton $

Salary in Edmonton

$100,000

Take-home $74,459 · $6,205/mo

Needed in Windsor

$108,861

Take-home $80,278 · $6,690/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $8,861 more a year (+9%).

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

Edmonton

$1,300

12% more expensive

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Edmonton

$400

2% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Edmonton

$100

10% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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