salaryMemphis 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
$1,399
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$105
👥 People living there
618,980
195,300
Commute to work
21.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
28%
32.3%
Own their home
44.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
23.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $54,780 | +123% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $60,890 | $105,090 | +73% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $101,010 | +72% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $130,310 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $123,100 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $73,710 | +46% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 | $56,240 | +43% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,140 | $83,510 | +41% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $68,619 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $87,723 in Vancouver, 36% more in Vancouver.