salaryPhiladelphia is 3% 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
$1,814
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,623
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$66,816
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$243,100
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,003
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$112
$105
👥 People living there
1,579,706
195,300
Commute to work
31.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
35.4%
32.3%
Own their home
51.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
21.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
8.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Philadelphia | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,570 | $54,780 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $74,590 | $105,090 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $74,860 | $101,010 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $101,180 | $130,310 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 | $56,240 | +23% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,820 | $123,100 | +22% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,050 | $127,360 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $135,640 | $163,810 | +21% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Philadelphia?
About $61,677 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Philadelphia or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $66,816 in Philadelphia and $87,723 in Vancouver, 24% more in Vancouver.
More comparisons
All Philadelphia comparisons → · All Vancouver comparisons →