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Hamilton vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Hamilton is about 22% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,800 a month in Hamilton vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 18% cheaper than living in Hamilton overall.

Hamilton / month

$2,330

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Hamilton $

Salary in Hamilton

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Windsor

$82,061

Take-home $61,695 · $5,141/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $17,939 less a year (−18%).

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

Hamilton

$1,800

19% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Hamilton

$420

7% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Hamilton

$110

18% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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