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
$1,443
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,553
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$79,155
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$294,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,822
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$105
👥 People living there
307,284
195,300
Commute to work
21.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
43.8%
32.3%
Own their home
52.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Paul 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. Paul | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $85,170 | +116% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $54,780 | +111% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $105,090 | +28% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $83,510 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $130,310 | +26% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $130,920 | $156,000 | +19% in Vancouver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $158,890 | +19% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $103,570 | $121,050 | +17% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Paul or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
St. Paul 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 St. Paul?
About $60,343 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, St. Paul or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $79,155 in St. Paul and $87,723 in Vancouver, 10% more in Vancouver.