salaryVancouver is 9% 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
$2,511
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$105
👥 People living there
439,418
195,300
Commute to work
29.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
48.7%
32.3%
Own their home
42.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
13.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $54,780 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $85,350 | -31% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $130,310 | -30% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $77,880 | $101,010 | +30% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $158,890 | -27% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $155,330 | -27% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $97,200 | -26% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $85,170 | -25% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $54,711 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $87,723 in Vancouver, 25% more in Oakland.