Vancouver Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
92
Vancouver
vs
100
New York City
Vancouver is 8 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Vancouver
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Vancouver
vs
100
New York City
Vancouver is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Vancouver
vs
100
New York City
Vancouver is 18 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Vancouver
vs
100
New York City
Vancouver is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
78
Vancouver
vs
100
New York City
Vancouver is 22 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Vancouver salary
| Salary in Vancouver | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $54,348 | $4,348 more |
| $75,000 | $81,522 | $6,522 more |
| $100,000 | $108,696 | $8,696 more |
| $125,000 | $135,870 | $10,870 more |
| $150,000 | $163,043 | $13,043 more |
| $200,000 | $217,391 | $17,391 more |
Vancouver vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 8%. Vancouver is the more affordable option.
Rent: Vancouver has a rent index of 115, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Vancouver: $2,478/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Vancouver wins 5, while New York City wins 1.
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