salaryAtlanta is 5% 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
$1,999
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$105
👥 People living there
505,268
195,300
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
59.2%
32.3%
Own their home
46.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $54,780 | +197% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $85,170 | +80% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $105,090 | +79% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $101,010 | +73% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $97,200 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $163,810 | +47% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $73,710 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $130,310 | +30% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $63,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $87,723 in Vancouver, 5% more in Atlanta.