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Halifax vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Halifax is about 28% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,900 a month in Halifax vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 22% cheaper than living in Halifax overall.

Halifax / month

$2,422

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Halifax $

Salary in Halifax

$100,000

Take-home $68,867 · $5,739/mo

Needed in Windsor

$78,296

Take-home $59,152 · $4,929/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $21,704 less a year (−22%).

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

Halifax

$1,900

24% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Halifax

$440

11% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Halifax

$82

10% more expensive

Windsor

$90

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