🇺🇸 WA, United States · #145 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Vancouver

5.2% below the United States average

Ranked #145 of 546 cities · More expensive than 73.4% 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 ≈ $1,891 CAD 2,230/mo ≈ $1,586 16%
3-Bedroom CAD 4,953/mo ≈ $3,523 CAD 3,582/mo ≈ $2,548 16%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.2% Average
Rent
-6.7% Average
Groceries
-14.9% Affordable
Restaurants
+4.3% Average
Purchasing Power
+12.5% Strong

Living in Vancouver: What to Expect

Vancouver is average by global standards (ranked #145 of 546 cities). It is 5.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 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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