salaryOklahoma City is 17% 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
$1,327
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,191
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$74,045
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$231,300
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,311
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$105
👥 People living there
697,125
195,300
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
34.7%
32.3%
Own their home
58.6%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oklahoma City 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 | Oklahoma City | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,200 | $54,780 | +201% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $61,010 | $105,090 | +72% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $59,150 | $101,010 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,780 | $82,330 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $82,920 | $130,310 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $48,940 | $73,710 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $103,490 | $155,330 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $39,810 | $56,240 | +41% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahoma City or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Oklahoma City?
About $69,963 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Oklahoma City or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $74,045 in Oklahoma City and $87,723 in Vancouver, 16% more in Vancouver.
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