Vancouver, Washington has an overall cost of living index of 101.5, which is 1.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, while the typical home is valued around $462,400. Households earn a median of $81,338 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$81,338
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,702
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$462,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
101.5
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
101.5
Goods
98.4
Rents / Housing
99.0
Services
147.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,780 |
| Registered Nurse | $99,520 |
| Elementary Teacher | $78,320 |
| Electrician | $71,230 |
| Accountant | $96,450 |
| Plumber | $75,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $240,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $114,510 |
| Operations Manager | $132,540 |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,300 |
| Health Services Manager | $134,250 |
| Truck Driver | $58,380 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $126,110 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
195,300
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Census ACS
44.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,572
Per month
Avg Home Value
$427,930
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 98607 | — | $1,785 | $588,500 |
| ZIP 98660 | — | $1,270 | $413,300 |
| ZIP 98661 | — | $1,371 | $388,800 |
| ZIP 98662 | — | $1,640 | $391,900 |
| ZIP 98663 | — | $1,440 | $396,200 |
| ZIP 98664 | — | $1,511 | $405,300 |
| ZIP 98665 | — | $1,559 | $412,700 |
| ZIP 98682 | — | $1,680 | $398,400 |
| ZIP 98683 | — | $1,677 | $463,400 |
| ZIP 98684 | — | $1,789 | $420,800 |
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.4%
Vancouver has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 101.5. The US national average is 100, so Vancouver is 1.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Vancouver is $1,702 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Vancouver is $81,338 per year.
The median home value in Vancouver is $462,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Vancouver has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
