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
$1,619
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$105
👥 People living there
573,243
195,300
Commute to work
29.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.1%
32.3%
Own their home
47.5%
50.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $65,590 | $105,090 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $101,010 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $54,780 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $130,310 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $97,200 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Pharmacist | $138,110 | $168,830 | +22% in Vancouver |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,420 | $45,200 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $158,890 | +20% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
About $60,536 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $87,723 in Vancouver, 24% more in Vancouver.