salaryKansas City is 14% 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
$1,535
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$105
👥 People living there
510,612
195,300
Commute to work
21.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
38.4%
32.3%
Own their home
55.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
14.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $130,310 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $97,200 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $54,780 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $85,170 | +40% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $105,090 | +37% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $82,330 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $121,050 | +34% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $123,100 | +33% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $68,349 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $87,723 in Vancouver, 15% more in Vancouver.