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
$2,618
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$105
👥 People living there
180,547
195,300
Commute to work
31.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
22.5%
32.3%
Own their home
58%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,920 | $101,010 | +58% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $54,780 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $105,090 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $85,350 | +22% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $127,360 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $56,240 | +20% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $121,050 | +18% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $156,000 | +17% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Ontario 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 Ontario?
About $59,424 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $87,723 in Vancouver, 9% more in Ontario.