City Intelligence
Vancouver, WA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Vancouver.
COL Index
121
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,700
Home price
$500,000
Population
190,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Vancouver.
Affordability
24/100
Weak
24
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
51/100
Moderate
51
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Vancouver
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $289,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $217,800 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $217,800 | 100 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $211,800 | 100 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $199,700 | 97 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $193,600 | 95 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $193,600 | 95 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $175,500 | 88 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $169,400 | 85 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $169,400 | 85 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Vancouver has the local purchasing power of approximately $82,600 in a national-average city.