salaryRaleigh is 7% 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
$1,822
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$105
👥 People living there
481,031
195,300
Commute to work
23 min
23.2 min
College degree
54%
32.3%
Own their home
50.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Vancouver for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $85,170 | +87% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $105,090 | +85% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $101,010 | +67% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $54,780 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $130,310 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $97,200 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $73,710 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $82,330 | +37% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $64,440 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $87,723 in Vancouver, 5% more in Raleigh.