salarySt. Louis 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
$1,297
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,264
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$60,569
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$197,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,033
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$105
👥 People living there
288,512
195,300
Commute to work
22.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
41.1%
32.3%
Own their home
45.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
20.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | St. Louis | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | $54,780 | +76% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $83,180 | $130,310 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $77,170 | $105,090 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,650 | $82,330 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $73,240 | $97,200 | +33% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,290 | $127,360 | +32% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $77,000 | $101,010 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $93,140 | $121,050 | +30% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in St. Louis?
About $66,520 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, St. Louis or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $60,569 in St. Louis and $87,723 in Vancouver, 31% more in Vancouver.