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
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
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
London
$1,750
Windsor
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
London
$410
Windsor
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
London
$95
Windsor
$90
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