BC
vs
ON
Vancouver vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)
Vancouver is about 83% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,800 a month in Vancouver vs $1,450 in Windsor.
The Verdict
Living in Windsor is 45% cheaper than living in Vancouver overall.
Vancouver / month
$3,440
Windsor / month
$1,930
Rent, groceries and transit for one person.
Salary match: what you'd need to earn
Salary in Vancouver
$100,000
Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo
Needed in Windsor
$54,638
Take-home $43,605 · $3,634/mo
To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $45,362 less a year (−45%).
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
Vancouver
$2,800
48% cheaper
Windsor
$1,450
Groceries
Monthly Basket (1 Person)
Vancouver
$460
15% cheaper
Windsor
$390
Transportation
Monthly Transit Pass
Vancouver
$180
50% cheaper
Windsor
$90
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