salaryOrlando is 4% 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
$1,955
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$105
👥 People living there
319,758
195,300
Commute to work
26.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
42.5%
32.3%
Own their home
39.5%
50.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50,820 | $105,090 | +107% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $85,170 | +87% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $101,010 | +82% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $130,310 | +56% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $54,780 | +55% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $97,200 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $73,710 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $83,510 | +37% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $62,368 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $87,723 in Vancouver, 11% more in Vancouver.