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Kingston vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Kingston is about 12% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,650 a month in Kingston vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 11% cheaper than living in Kingston overall.

Kingston / month

$2,145

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Kingston $

Salary in Kingston

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Windsor

$89,119

Take-home $66,577 · $5,548/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $10,881 less a year (−11%).

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

Kingston

$1,650

12% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Kingston

$410

5% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Kingston

$85

6% more expensive

Windsor

$90

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