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Regina vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Windsor is about 18% more expensive than Regina, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,200 in Regina.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 18% more expensive than living in Regina overall.

Regina / month

$1,668

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Salary match: what you'd need to earn

Salary in Regina

$100,000

Take-home $72,288 · $6,024/mo

Needed in Windsor

$117,551

Take-home $85,923 · $7,160/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $17,551 more a year (+18%).

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

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Average Rent

1-Bed City Center

Regina

$1,200

21% more expensive

Windsor

$1,450

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Groceries

Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Regina

$380

3% more expensive

Windsor

$390

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Transportation

Monthly Transit Pass

Regina

$88

2% more expensive

Windsor

$90

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