salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,826
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$105
👥 People living there
511,764
195,300
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
32.5%
32.3%
Own their home
64.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
10.3%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $61,210 | $105,090 | +72% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $101,010 | +58% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $82,330 | +39% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $85,170 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $130,310 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $121,050 | +23% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,770 | $127,360 | +23% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $73,710 | +22% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Mesa and Vancouver cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $61,222 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $87,723 in Vancouver, 2% more in Mesa.