QC
vs
ON
Quebec City vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)
Windsor is about 17% more expensive than Quebec City, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,200 in Quebec City.
The Verdict
Living in Windsor is 17% more expensive than living in Quebec City overall.
Quebec City / month
$1,680
Windsor / month
$1,930
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Quebec City
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Windsor
$117,007
Take-home $85,585 · $7,132/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $17,007 more a year (+17%).
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
Quebec City
$1,200
21% more expensive
Windsor
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Quebec City
$390
0% more expensive
Windsor
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Quebec City
$90
0% more expensive
Windsor
$90
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