Ottawa vs Windsor: cost of living
Compare published cost figures for Ottawa, ON and Windsor, ON.
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$4,335monthly reference subtotal
Reference periods: 2026 Q2, 2023.
Missing essentials: Internet and mobile.
Asking rents C$1,520 per month · 2026 Q2 · Local
Published monthly costs side by side
Category
Ottawa
Windsor
Difference
Rent
C$1,380
Local · 2021 · Tenant shelter costs
C$1,520
Local · 2026 Q2 · Asking rents
Not comparable
Utilities
Included in rent
C$266
State / province · 2023
Not comparable
Groceries
C$665
State / province · 2023
C$665
State / province · 2023
About the same
Transport
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
C$994
State / province · 2023
Includes vehicle purchases
About the same
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$261
State / province · 2023
About the same
Childcare
C$32
State / province · 2023
C$32
State / province · 2023
About the same
Education
C$168
State / province · 2023
C$168
State / province · 2023
About the same
Leisure
C$429
State / province · 2023
C$429
State / province · 2023
About the same
Reference subtotal
C$3,929
C$4,335
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, ON. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.