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Oshawa vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Oshawa is about 31% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,950 a month in Oshawa vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 24% cheaper than living in Oshawa overall.

Oshawa / month

$2,500

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Oshawa $

Salary in Oshawa

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Windsor

$76,309

Take-home $57,810 · $4,817/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $23,691 less a year (−24%).

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

Oshawa

$1,950

26% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Oshawa

$420

7% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Oshawa

$130

31% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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