salaryCleveland is 12% 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
$1,277
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$105
👥 People living there
366,097
195,300
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
22.4%
32.3%
Own their home
41.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,020 | $101,010 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $130,310 | +55% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $54,780 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $105,090 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $156,000 | +40% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $123,100 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $85,170 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $83,510 | +31% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $67,345 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $87,723 in Vancouver, 50% more in Vancouver.