SK
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Saskatoon vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)
Windsor is about 13% more expensive than Saskatoon, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,250 in Saskatoon.
The Verdict
Living in Windsor is 13% more expensive than living in Saskatoon overall.
Saskatoon / month
$1,725
Windsor / month
$1,930
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Saskatoon
$100,000
Take-home $72,288 · $6,024/mo
Needed in Windsor
$113,307
Take-home $83,218 · $6,935/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $13,307 more 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.
Expense Breakdown
Average Rent
1-Bed City Center
Saskatoon
$1,250
16% more expensive
Windsor
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Saskatoon
$390
0% more expensive
Windsor
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Saskatoon
$85
6% more expensive
Windsor
$90
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