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Moncton vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Windsor is about 22% more expensive than Moncton, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,150 in Moncton.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 22% more expensive than living in Moncton overall.

Moncton / month

$1,615

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Moncton $

Salary in Moncton

$100,000

Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo

Needed in Windsor

$121,641

Take-home $88,271 · $7,356/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $21,641 more a year (+22%).

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

Moncton

$1,150

26% more expensive

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Moncton

$390

0% more expensive

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Moncton

$75

20% more expensive

Windsor

$90

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