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London vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

London is about 18% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,750 a month in London vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 15% cheaper than living in London overall.

London / month

$2,255

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Salary match: what you'd need to earn

Salary in London

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Windsor

$84,562

Take-home $63,384 · $5,282/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $15,438 less a year (−15%).

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.

Expense Breakdown

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Average Rent

1-Bed City Center

London

$1,750

17% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Groceries

Monthly Basket (1 Person)

London

$410

5% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Transportation

Monthly Transit Pass

London

$95

5% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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