salaryLincoln is 15% 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
$1,328
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$105
👥 People living there
294,856
195,300
Commute to work
18.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
41.8%
32.3%
Own their home
56.1%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $60,680 | $105,090 | +73% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $101,010 | +66% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $156,000 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $155,330 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $54,780 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $130,310 | +49% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $73,710 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $127,360 | +46% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $69,067 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $87,723 in Vancouver, 12% more in Vancouver.