salaryProvidence 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
$1,964
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$105
👥 People living there
191,767
195,300
Commute to work
25 min
23.2 min
College degree
34.6%
32.3%
Own their home
41.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $54,780 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $73,980 | $105,090 | +42% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $123,100 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $130,310 | +30% in Vancouver |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $168,830 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $85,170 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $79,820 | $101,010 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $97,200 | +26% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $62,151 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $87,723 in Vancouver, 16% more in Vancouver.