Vancouver Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
92
Vancouver
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 7 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Vancouver
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 30 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Vancouver
vs
95
Los Angeles
Vancouver is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Vancouver
vs
90
Los Angeles
Vancouver is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Vancouver
vs
105
Los Angeles
Vancouver is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
78
Vancouver
vs
90
Los Angeles
Vancouver is 12 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Vancouver salary
| Salary in Vancouver | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $46,196 | $3,804 less |
| $75,000 | $69,293 | $5,707 less |
| $100,000 | $92,391 | $7,609 less |
| $125,000 | $115,489 | $9,511 less |
| $150,000 | $138,587 | $11,413 less |
| $200,000 | $184,783 | $15,217 less |
Vancouver vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 7%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: Vancouver has a rent index of 115, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Vancouver: $2,478/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Vancouver wins 4, while Los Angeles wins 2.
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