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Salary Guide: Vancouver

Canada · Salary & Cost of Living Guide 2026

$55,000 Median Salary
73 CoL Index
$2,000 Avg Rent 1BR
7/10 Tech Hub Score

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Cost of Living in Vancouver

Vancouver at a Glance

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Median Salary
$55,000/year
Before taxes
Average Rent (1BR)
$2,000/month
City center
Average Rent (2BR)
$2,800/month
City center
Monthly Transport
$120
Public transit pass
Groceries Index
76
NYC = 100
Purchasing Power
78
NYC = 100, higher is better
Tech Hub Score
7/10
Job market strength
Effective Tax Rate
28%
At median income

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Last updated: 2026-02-28 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.