salaryCharlotte 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
$1,881
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$105
👥 People living there
903,844
195,300
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
48%
32.3%
Own their home
51%
50.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $85,170 | +120% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $105,090 | +78% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $101,010 | +72% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $97,200 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $54,780 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $73,710 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $130,310 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $82,330 | +40% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $64,976 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $87,723 in Vancouver, 1% more in Charlotte.