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
$1,944
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,883
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$92,626
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$479,600
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,482
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$148
$105
👥 People living there
222,758
195,300
Commute to work
28.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
34.5%
32.3%
Own their home
55.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tacoma | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $82,330 | -20% in Vancouver |
| HVAC Technician | $80,100 | $65,260 | -19% in Vancouver |
| Cashier | $44,210 | $36,560 | -17% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | $121,050 | -17% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | $85,350 | -16% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $85,170 | -16% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $97,200 | -16% in Vancouver |
| Retail Salesperson | $42,080 | $37,340 | -11% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tacoma or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Tacoma?
About $56,916 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Tacoma or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $92,626 in Tacoma and $87,723 in Vancouver, 6% more in Tacoma.