salarySan Antonio 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
$1,463
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,457
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$70,163
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$235,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,122
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$179
$105
👥 People living there
1,479,835
195,300
Commute to work
24.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
29%
32.3%
Own their home
52.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
17.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Antonio | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,110 | $54,780 | +95% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $57,010 | $105,090 | +84% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $58,180 | $101,010 | +74% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $48,900 | $73,710 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $39,180 | $56,240 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $94,370 | $130,310 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,800 | $50,350 | +37% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $63,360 | $85,170 | +34% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Antonio or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in San Antonio?
About $66,781 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, San Antonio or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $70,163 in San Antonio and $87,723 in Vancouver, 20% more in Vancouver.