Real 2026 monthly costs for Windsor, Ontario — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$2,595
Family of 4 / month
$5,837
Living wage (single)
$19.19/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| Groceries | $405 | $749 | $1,296 |
| Transit | $90 | $180 | $180 |
| Utilities | $175 | $201 | $228 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $420 | $672 | $1,008 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $1,320 |
| Total / month | $2,595 | $3,308 | $5,837 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,320 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,839 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,284 | ✅ | ✅ |
| $150,000 | $9,090 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Border city across from Detroit. Auto manufacturing hub, US dollar exposure, low housing cost for Ontario.
Median household income in Windsor: $73,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: ON (Ontario).
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