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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington

Clark County, WA

Part of the Portland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,801/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 510,516 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,750 46%
Federal tax $665 17%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $369 10%
Transport $320 8%
Energy $157 4%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Vancouver

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,628
per month
1 bedroom
$1,750
per month
2 bedroom
$1,997
per month
3 bedroom
$2,739
per month
4 bedroom
$3,217
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Vancouver

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$94,948
per year
Individual earnings
$50,727
per year
Per capita
$46,391
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Vancouver

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$487,900
Annual property tax
$4,080

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Vancouver

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$109
per month · 11.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$1,884
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Vancouver

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Vancouver

State and local tax rates for Washington.

No state income tax
Washington does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
10.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Vancouver

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.2 min
Drive alone
70.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
17.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Vancouver

What it costs to live in Vancouver each month.

Single person
$3,801
per month
  • Rent $1,750
  • Energy $157
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $369
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $665
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,374
per month
  • Rent $1,997
  • Energy $188
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $611
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,224
  • State tax $0
Family
$8,282
per month
  • Rent $2,739
  • Energy $236
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $928
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,224
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Vancouver

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, Washington, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,997 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,739 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Vancouver?

In Vancouver, Washington, the average household income is $94,948 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $50,727 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Vancouver?

The estimated cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is approximately $3,801 per month for a single person, $5,374 for a couple, $8,282 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Vancouver?

The combined sales tax rate in Vancouver, Washington is 10.23%, which includes the Washington state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 3.73%.

Is Vancouver an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Vancouver, Washington would need approximately $3,801 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,948 per year ($7,912 per month). Vancouver is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Vancouver?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vancouver, Washington is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Vancouver?

The average home value in Vancouver, Washington is $487,900, with average annual property taxes of $4,080, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Vancouver compare to other areas?

You can compare Vancouver, Washington with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Vancouver is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources