salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,651
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$105
👥 People living there
288,976
195,300
Commute to work
18.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
38.7%
32.3%
Own their home
63.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $54,780 | +110% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $156,000 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $85,170 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $105,090 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $127,360 | +26% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $85,350 | +24% in Vancouver |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $65,260 | -24% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $97,200 | -15% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Vancouver cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $60,001 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $87,723 in Vancouver, 27% more in Anchorage.