salaryVancouver is 6% 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
$3,011
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,589
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$116,561
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$906,700
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,945
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$105
👥 People living there
1,389,526
195,300
Commute to work
23.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
51%
32.3%
Own their home
47.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
11%
10.2%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Diego | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $54,780 | +53% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $72,510 | $101,010 | +39% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $105,090 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $85,170 | +20% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $82,330 | -15% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $49,420 | $56,240 | +14% in Vancouver |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $65,260 | -13% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $155,330 | -13% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Diego or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in San Diego?
About $56,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, San Diego or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $116,561 in San Diego and $87,723 in Vancouver, 33% more in San Diego.