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New York vs Vancouver

Vancouver runs about 45% cheaper than New York for this household, a difference of 2,842 USD a month.

The New York Stock Exchange in 2022, as seen from a vantage point inside the main trading hall.
New York
$6,382/month · United States
Tobias Deml · CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown Eastside, Vancouver during coronavirus pandemic
Vancouver
$3,541/month · Canada
GoToVan from Vancouver, Canada · CC BY 2.0
New York monthly
$6,382
Index 100 (NYC = 100)
Vancouver monthly
$3,541
Index 55 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-45%
Vancouver relative to New York
Rent gap
$1,976
New York costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

New YorkVancouver
  • Housing
    Housing: New York $4,076, Vancouver $2,100. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Food
    Food: New York $910, Vancouver $774. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Transport
    Transport: New York $211, Vancouver $162. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: New York $232, Vancouver $221. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: New York $559, Vancouver $9.20. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: New York $223, Vancouver $168. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Other
    Other: New York $171, Vancouver $107. Cheaper in Vancouver.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricNew YorkVancouver
Cost
Total monthly cost6,382 USD3,541 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)10055✓
Housing4,076 USD2,100 USD✓
Utilities232 USD221 USD✓
Food910 USD774 USD✓
Transport211 USD162 USD✓
Healthcare559 USD9 USD✓
Lifestyle223 USD168 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,887 USD6,088 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate29.4%26.9%✓
Left over each month-495 USD2,547 USD✓
Average local net salary5,400 USD✓3,300 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre4,076 USD2,100 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre7,873 USD3,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre16,000 USD10,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety58/10074/100✓
Healthcare82/10084/100✓
Air quality62/10084/100✓
Public transport88/100✓70/100
Walkability92/100✓76/100
English proficiency100/100✓96/100
Nightlife96/100✓72/100
Family friendliness62/10082/100✓
Median broadband220 Mbps✓210 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C11°C✓
Summer high29°C23°C✓
Winter low-3°C1°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,535 h✓1,930 h
Annual rainfall1200 mm1190 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access45 min15 min✓
CurrencyUSDCAD
Time zoneAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/Vancouver

Vancouver runs about 45% cheaper than New York for this household, a difference of 2,842 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is New York or Vancouver cheaper?

Vancouver runs about 45% cheaper than New York for this household, a difference of 2,842 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Vancouver compared with New York?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,887 a month in New York and $6,088 in Vancouver, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, New York or Vancouver?

New York scores 58/100 on safety and 82/100 on healthcare; Vancouver scores 74 and 84. New York averages 13°C against 11°C in Vancouver.