🇺🇸 WA, United States · #156 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Vancouver

5.6% below the United States average

Ranked #156 of 538 cities · More expensive than 71% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Vancouver

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom CAD 2,658/mo ≈ $1,927 CAD 2,230/mo ≈ $1,616 16%
3-Bedroom CAD 4,953/mo ≈ $3,590 CAD 3,582/mo ≈ $2,596 16%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.6% Average
Rent
-7.0% Average
Groceries
-14.4% Affordable
Restaurants
+4.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+15.9% Strong

Living in Vancouver: What to Expect

Vancouver is average by global standards (ranked #156 of 538 cities). It is 5.6% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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