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Toronto vs Vancouver

Toronto and Vancouver cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

A south view of the Hockey Hall of Fame building, Toronto
Toronto
$3,435/month · Canada
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Downtown Eastside, Vancouver during coronavirus pandemic
Vancouver
$3,541/month · Canada
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Toronto monthly
$3,435
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Vancouver monthly
$3,541
Index 55 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+3%
Vancouver relative to Toronto
Rent gap
$150
Vancouver costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TorontoVancouver
  • Housing
    Housing: Toronto $1,950, Vancouver $2,100. Cheaper in Toronto.
  • Food
    Food: Toronto $764, Vancouver $774. Cheaper in Toronto.
  • Transport
    Transport: Toronto $207, Vancouver $162. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Toronto $227, Vancouver $221. Cheaper in Vancouver.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Toronto $9.10, Vancouver $9.20. Cheaper in Toronto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Toronto $168, Vancouver $168. Cheaper in Toronto.
  • Other
    Other: Toronto $110, 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

MetricTorontoVancouver
Cost
Total monthly cost3,435 USD✓3,541 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓55
Housing1,950 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities227 USD221 USD✓
Food764 USD✓774 USD
Transport207 USD162 USD✓
Healthcare9 USD✓9 USD
Lifestyle168 USD168 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,977 USD6,088 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.3%26.9%✓
Left over each month2,542 USD2,547 USD✓
Average local net salary3,400 USD✓3,300 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,950 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD✓3,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD✓10,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓74/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality72/10084/100✓
Public transport76/100✓70/100
Walkability78/100✓76/100
English proficiency98/100✓96/100
Nightlife82/100✓72/100
Family friendliness82/10082/100
Median broadband190 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓11°C
Summer high27°C23°C✓
Winter low-8°C1°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,050 h✓1,930 h
Annual rainfall830 mm✓1190 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min15 min✓
CurrencyCADCAD
Time zoneAmerica/TorontoAmerica/Vancouver

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FAQ

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Is Toronto or Vancouver cheaper?

Toronto and Vancouver cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Vancouver compared with Toronto?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,977 a month in Toronto and $6,088 in Vancouver, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Toronto or Vancouver?

Toronto scores 76/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Vancouver scores 74 and 84. Toronto averages 9°C against 11°C in Vancouver.