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Montreal vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Montreal is about 15% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,700 a month in Montreal vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 13% cheaper than living in Montreal overall.

Montreal / month

$2,197

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Montreal $

Salary in Montreal

$100,000

Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo

Needed in Windsor

$86,921

Take-home $65,031 · $5,419/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $13,079 less a year (−13%).

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

Montreal

$1,700

15% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Montreal

$400

2% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Montreal

$97

7% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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