salaryHenderson 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
$2,044
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$105
👥 People living there
332,141
195,300
Commute to work
24.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
37.4%
32.3%
Own their home
66.1%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $54,780 | +102% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $101,010 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $105,090 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $85,170 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $44,220 | $56,240 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $82,330 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $130,310 | +25% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $97,200 | +25% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Henderson is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $63,117 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $87,723 in Vancouver, 11% more in Henderson.