QC
vs
ON
Sherbrooke vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)
Windsor is about 32% more expensive than Sherbrooke, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,050 in Sherbrooke.
The Verdict
Living in Windsor is 32% more expensive than living in Sherbrooke overall.
Sherbrooke / month
$1,500
Windsor / month
$1,930
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Sherbrooke
$100,000
Take-home $69,585 · $5,799/mo
Needed in Windsor
$131,902
Take-home $94,078 · $7,840/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $31,902 more a year (+32%).
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
Sherbrooke
$1,050
38% more expensive
Windsor
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Sherbrooke
$370
5% more expensive
Windsor
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Sherbrooke
$80
12% more expensive
Windsor
$90
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