Can you afford Vancouver?
Mountains, ocean and the cleanest air of any major North American city — and the least affordable housing in Canada.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,735 | $3,541 | $194 | 48 | tight |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $6,088 | $3,541 | $2,547 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $8,284 | $4,617 | $3,667 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $10,384 | $9,608 | $777 | 51 | tight |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Vancouver?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $77,000 gross a year in Vancouver.
Can a family of four live in Vancouver on $180,000?
777 USD a month left over — 7% of take-home pay. Housing takes 27% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Vancouver?
2,547 USD a month left over — 42% of take-home pay. Housing takes 34% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".