salaryColumbus is 10% 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
$1,611
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$105
👥 People living there
914,802
195,300
Commute to work
21.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
38.2%
32.3%
Own their home
44.1%
50.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $64,700 | $105,090 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $101,010 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $130,310 | +55% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $54,780 | +46% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $85,170 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $83,510 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $158,890 | +28% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $156,000 | +28% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $66,255 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $87,723 in Vancouver, 19% more in Vancouver.