salaryAlbuquerque is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$105
👥 People living there
562,218
195,300
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
39.2%
32.3%
Own their home
61.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $85,170 | +101% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $105,090 | +78% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $101,010 | +58% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $83,510 | +46% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $54,780 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $56,240 | +43% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $85,350 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $130,310 | +36% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $66,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $87,723 in Vancouver, 16% more in Vancouver.