salaryVancouver is 6% 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
$2,806
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,016
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$86,801
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$777,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,547
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$132
$105
👥 People living there
8,483,844
195,300
Commute to work
40.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
41.6%
32.3%
Own their home
32.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
17.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick New York for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New York | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $79,020 | $105,090 | +33% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $101,010 | +28% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $155,330 | -26% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $121,050 | -23% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $85,170 | -20% in Vancouver |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $168,830 | +19% in Vancouver |
| HVAC Technician | $77,990 | $65,260 | -16% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 | $56,240 | +16% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is New York or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in New York?
About $56,193 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, New York or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $86,801 in New York and $87,723 in Vancouver, 1% more in Vancouver.