salaryVancouver is 7% 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
$3,405
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$105
👥 People living there
311,690
195,300
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
70.6%
32.3%
Own their home
44.5%
50.8%
Below poverty line
10.8%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $54,780 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $105,090 | +42% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $101,010 | +42% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $97,200 | -20% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $155,330 | -20% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $82,330 | -19% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $56,240 | +18% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $85,170 | -13% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $55,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $87,723 in Vancouver, 68% more in Irvine.