salaryBirmingham is 15% 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
$1,291
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$105
👥 People living there
198,173
195,300
Commute to work
20.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
31.1%
32.3%
Own their home
45.5%
50.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $123,100 | +99% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $54,780 | +98% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $105,090 | +86% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $60,090 | $101,010 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $85,170 | +67% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $130,310 | +66% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $97,200 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $163,810 | +55% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $69,020 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $87,723 in Vancouver, 43% more in Vancouver.