salaryVancouver is 3% 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
$2,666
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$105
👥 People living there
236,254
195,300
Commute to work
26.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
77.1%
32.3%
Own their home
41.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $71,860 | $101,010 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $105,090 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $85,170 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $130,310 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $121,050 | -23% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $73,710 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $46,640 | $56,240 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $155,330 | -20% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $58,092 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $87,723 in Vancouver, 75% more in Arlington.