salaryAustin is 8% 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
$1,932
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$105
👥 People living there
979,539
195,300
Commute to work
23.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
59.6%
32.3%
Own their home
43.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $54,780 | +101% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $105,090 | +74% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $101,010 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $73,710 | +47% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $85,170 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $82,330 | +34% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $130,310 | +33% in Vancouver |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $50,350 | +31% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $64,500 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $87,723 in Vancouver, 15% more in Austin.