salaryHuntsville is 13% 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
$1,364
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$105
👥 People living there
222,791
195,300
Commute to work
19.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
47.2%
32.3%
Own their home
58.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville 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 | Huntsville | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $123,100 | +97% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $54,780 | +96% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $105,090 | +80% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $85,170 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $101,010 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $130,310 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $158,890 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $163,810 | +53% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $67,961 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $87,723 in Vancouver, 8% more in Vancouver.