salaryPittsburgh is 11% 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
$1,621
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$105
👥 People living there
304,759
195,300
Commute to work
22.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
49.1%
32.3%
Own their home
47.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $123,100 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $130,310 | +58% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $54,780 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $105,090 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $70,100 | $101,010 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $85,350 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $158,890 | +33% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,060 | $83,510 | +32% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $66,813 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $87,723 in Vancouver, 19% more in Vancouver.