Ottawa vs Windsor: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Ottawa, ON and Windsor, QC.
At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
Canada
Ottawa
C$3,929monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$1,380 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$8,500 per month · 2020
Canada
Windsor
C$2,966monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2021, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Tenant shelter costs C$592 per month · 2021 · Local
Median household income C$5,167 per month · 2020
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Ottawa
Windsor
Difference
Rent
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$592
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
Included in rent
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$720
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 8% lower
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$905
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
Ottawa 10% higher
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
C$261
State / province · 2023
C$237
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 10% higher
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$24
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 36% higher
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$83
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 104% higher
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$406
State / province · 2023
Ottawa 6% higher
Reference subtotal
C$3,929
C$2,966
Not comparable
Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.
Common questions about Ottawa and Windsor
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- Compare published cost figures for Ottawa, ON and Windsor, QC. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.