salaryTucson is 9% 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
$1,358
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,285
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$61,553
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$266,200
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,786
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$105
👥 People living there
547,073
195,300
Commute to work
21.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
31.1%
32.3%
Own their home
51.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tucson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tucson | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,960 | $85,170 | +78% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $59,480 | $105,090 | +77% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,220 | $82,330 | +74% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $59,070 | $101,010 | +71% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,490 | $54,780 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $49,110 | $73,710 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $83,610 | $121,050 | +45% in Vancouver |
| Lawyer | $107,510 | $155,330 | +44% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tucson or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Tucson is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,358 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Tucson?
About $65,279 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Tucson or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $61,553 in Tucson and $87,723 in Vancouver, 30% more in Vancouver.