salaryTampa is 4% 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
$2,216
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,886
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$81,400
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$420,400
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,264
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$162
$105
👥 People living there
401,618
195,300
Commute to work
24.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
45.7%
32.3%
Own their home
50.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tampa for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tampa | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $52,000 | $101,010 | +94% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $57,450 | $105,090 | +83% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $85,470 | $130,310 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,070 | $54,780 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $59,660 | $85,170 | +43% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $52,130 | $73,710 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | $82,330 | +37% in Vancouver |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,470 | $50,350 | +34% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Tampa?
About $62,695 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Tampa or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $81,400 in Tampa and $87,723 in Vancouver, 7% more in Vancouver.