salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,420
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$105
👥 People living there
319,069
195,300
Commute to work
31.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
25.7%
32.3%
Own their home
56.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.2%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,920 | $101,010 | +58% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $54,780 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $105,090 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $85,350 | +22% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $127,360 | +21% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $56,240 | +20% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $121,050 | +18% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $156,000 | +17% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Riverside and Vancouver cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $59,424 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $87,723 in Vancouver, 12% more in Riverside.