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Sudbury vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Sudbury is about 3% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,500 a month in Sudbury vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 3% cheaper than living in Sudbury overall.

Sudbury / month

$1,988

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Sudbury $

Salary in Sudbury

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Windsor

$96,890

Take-home $72,044 · $6,004/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $3,110 less a year (−3%).

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.

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1-Bed City Center

Sudbury

$1,500

3% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Sudbury

$400

2% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Sudbury

$88

2% more expensive

Windsor

$90

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