salaryColumbus is 18% 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
$1,314
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$105
👥 People living there
203,711
195,300
Commute to work
20.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
30.5%
32.3%
Own their home
50.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
19%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $54,780 | +163% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $101,010 | +113% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $105,090 | +107% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $97,200 | +94% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $85,170 | +75% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $73,710 | +64% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $130,310 | +58% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $56,240 | +56% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,835 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $87,723 in Vancouver, 29% more in Vancouver.