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Toronto vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Toronto is about 70% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,600 a month in Toronto vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 41% cheaper than living in Toronto overall.

Toronto / month

$3,206

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Toronto $

Salary in Toronto

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Windsor

$58,655

Take-home $46,447 · $3,871/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $41,345 less a year (−41%).

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

Toronto

$2,600

44% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Toronto

$450

13% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Toronto

$156

42% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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