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Victoria vs Windsor Cost of Living (2026)

Victoria is about 46% more expensive than Windsor, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $2,200 a month in Victoria vs $1,450 in Windsor.

The Verdict

Living in Windsor is 31% cheaper than living in Victoria overall.

Victoria / month

$2,750

Windsor / month

$1,930

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Victoria $

Salary in Victoria

$100,000

Take-home $75,373 · $6,281/mo

Needed in Windsor

$68,526

Take-home $52,824 · $4,402/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Windsor you'd need $31,474 less a year (−31%).

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

Victoria

$2,200

34% cheaper

Windsor

$1,450

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Victoria

$450

13% cheaper

Windsor

$390

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Monthly Transit Pass

Victoria

$100

10% cheaper

Windsor

$90

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