Real 2026 monthly costs for Vancouver, British Columbia — rent, food, transit, utilities, and childcare. Then a salary affordability table so you can quickly see if your income covers it.
Single adult / month
$3,790
Family of 4 / month
$8,726
Living wage (single)
$28.03/hr
| Category | Single (1BR) | Couple (1BR) | Family of 4 (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $2,550 | $2,550 | $3,500 |
| Groceries | $440 | $814 | $1,408 |
| Transit | $110 | $220 | $220 |
| Utilities | $165 | $190 | $215 |
| Phone | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Misc | $470 | $752 | $1,128 |
| Childcare (2 kids) | — | — | $2,200 |
| Total / month | $3,790 | $4,581 | $8,726 |
| Salary | Take-home / month | Single | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,304 | ❌ | ❌ |
| $75,000 | $4,819 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $100,000 | $6,294 | ✅ | ❌ |
| $150,000 | $9,095 | ✅ | ✅ |
"Affords" means take-home covers basic monthly cost — does not include savings, debt, or vacations.
Pacific gateway with mild climate. Highest housing costs after Toronto. BC's $10/day childcare program reduces fees significantly.
Median household income in Vancouver: $85,000 (Statistics Canada). Provincial code: BC (British Columbia).
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