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Windsor vs Winnipeg Cost of Living (2026)

Windsor is about 3% more expensive than Winnipeg, mostly because of rent. A 1-bedroom rents for $1,450 a month in Windsor vs $1,400 in Winnipeg.

The Verdict

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

Windsor / month

$1,930

Winnipeg / month

$1,888

Rent, groceries and transit for one person.

Your salary in Windsor $

Salary in Windsor

$100,000

Take-home $74,206 · $6,184/mo

Needed in Winnipeg

$97,163

Take-home $69,551 · $5,796/mo

To keep the same lifestyle in Winnipeg you'd need $2,837 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

Windsor

$1,450

3% cheaper

Winnipeg

$1,400

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Monthly Basket (1 Person)

Windsor

$390

3% cheaper

Winnipeg

$380

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Monthly Transit Pass

Windsor

$90

20% more expensive

Winnipeg

$108

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