Is Seattle more expensive than Vancouver?

Seattle is 32.0% more expensive than Vancouver overall. Rent is 66.4% higher, groceries 48.4% more expensive, and restaurants 10.8% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Vancouver or Seattle?

Vancouver has a purchasing power index of 155.0 while Seattle has 155.5 (NYC = 100). Seattle offers better purchasing power.

Comparación del Coste de Vida · 2026

🇺🇸 Vancouver vs 🇺🇸 Seattle

2026

Seattle es 32.0% más caro

Categoría	🇺🇸 Vancouver	🇺🇸 Seattle	Diferencia
Coste de Vida	69.6	91.9	+32.0%
Alquiler	36.3	60.4	+66.4%
Supermercado	70.1	104.0	+48.4%
Restaurantes	81.2	90.0	+10.8%
Poder Adquisitivo	155.0	155.5	+0.3%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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