salaryColorado Springs is 5% 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
$1,901
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$105
👥 People living there
487,887
195,300
Commute to work
22.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
42.7%
32.3%
Own their home
60.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $59,210 | $105,090 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $101,010 | +67% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $155,330 | +46% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $130,310 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $85,170 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $82,330 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $73,710 | +28% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $45,730 | $56,240 | +23% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $62,809 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $87,723 in Vancouver, 4% more in Colorado Springs.
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