NB
vs
ON
Saint John vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)
Windsor is about 27% more expensive than Saint John, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,100 in Saint John.
The Verdict
Living in Windsor is 27% more expensive than living in Saint John overall.
Saint John / month
$1,555
Windsor / month
$1,930
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Saint John
$100,000
Take-home $71,215 · $5,935/mo
Needed in Windsor
$126,657
Take-home $91,110 · $7,592/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $26,657 more a year (+27%).
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
Saint John
$1,100
32% more expensive
Windsor
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Saint John
$380
3% more expensive
Windsor
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Saint John
$75
20% more expensive
Windsor
$90
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