Edmonton to Windsor salary comparison
How much salary do I need when moving from Edmonton, AB to Windsor, ON? Compare cost of living and after-tax take-home between both cities. Equivalent salary needed, rent & mortgage by city, and % of income on housing—use the calculator for a personalized comparison.
Disclaimer
All results are estimates only and not legal, tax, or financial advice. Cost of living, rent, and tax figures vary by neighborhood and over time. Use this tool for planning only; verify with official sources or a professional before making relocation decisions.
This cost of living calculator uses cost-of-living indices (100 = national average) for Edmonton, AB and Windsor, ON. It finds the equivalent gross salary you’d need in Windsor, ON to keep the same standard of living as in Edmonton, AB, then runs full federal and provincial tax calculations for both locations so you see after-tax take-home in each city.
- Equivalent salary needed — Gross pay in Windsor, ON that matches your current lifestyle.
- % increase or decrease — How much more or less gross you’d need when relocating.
- After-tax comparison — Take-home in Edmonton, AB vs. take-home in Windsor, ON at your current or equivalent salary.
Use the calculator with Edmonton, AB and Windsor, ON pre-selected to enter your salary and get your personalized comparison.
Edmonton, AB has a cost-of-living index of 88 (100 = national average); Windsor, ON has 88. Cost of living is similar; take-home will depend on tax rates in each location.
Our tool includes federal and provincial income tax, CPP, and EI for both cities, plus optional estimates for housing, commute, and one-time moving costs. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers.
The calculator’s optional Housing Cost section shows average rent by city for studio, 1–3 BR apartments and 2–4 BR houses (or a mortgage estimate if you plan to buy), plus the percentage of income on housing in Edmonton, AB and Windsor, ON. Use the calculator above to see numbers for your salary and household size.
Our estimates use the same data sources as the main relocation calculator. We are not affiliated with these organizations.
- Cost of living indicesUS: C2ER-style indices. Canada: Statistics Canada and Numbeo-style benchmarks. 100 = national average.
- HousingApproximate median rent and price-to-rent by city (Zillow, Statista, CMHC for Canada). Values vary by neighborhood.
- TaxesFederal plus provincial/territorial tax and payroll (CPP, EI). For official tax rates and forms, see our Sources page.