What is a pro or con of living in Vancouver, Washingtoncompared to Surprise, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Vancouver.

What salary do I need to live in Vancouver, Washington copmared to Surprise, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Surprise, Arizona should increase to $54,833 in Vancouver, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SURPRISE vs. VANCOUVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Surprise, Arizona vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 9.7% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,833 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Surprise, Arizona

Surprise, AZ vs. Vancouver, WA

Compared to Surprise, Vancouver is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

29.5% lower

Commute

19.5% higher

Health

1.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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