salaryVancouver is 5% 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
$3,046
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,897
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$157,922
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$1,233,200
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,393
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$105
👥 People living there
990,138
195,300
Commute to work
27.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
47.3%
32.3%
Own their home
55.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
8.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Jose | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $301,320 | $155,330 | -48% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $152,100 | $85,170 | -44% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $141,960 | $85,350 | -40% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $130,310 | -40% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,560 | $158,890 | -31% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $41,920 | $54,780 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $136,140 | $97,200 | -29% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $156,000 | -27% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Jose or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in San Jose?
About $57,282 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, San Jose or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $157,922 in San Jose and $87,723 in Vancouver, 80% more in San Jose.