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Kelowna vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Kelowna is about 40% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,100 a month in Kelowna vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 28% cheaper than living in Kelowna overall.

Kelowna / month

$2,635

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kelowna $

Salary in Kelowna

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Windsor

$71,607

Take-home $54,841 · $4,570/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $28,393 less a year (−28%).

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

Kelowna

$2,100

31% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kelowna

$440

11% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kelowna

$95

5% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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