Vancouver 78 Exceptional
Vancouver Livability #26 ranked city in British Columbia#147 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Vancouver

PROS
  • Amenities

    Conveniently located, the area boasts a variety of amenities, including grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops and entertainment options all within walking distance.

  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Housing

    High-priced homes, limited home affordability and an unstable real estate market featuring below-average home prices might contribute to this area's low housing score.

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      Vancouver transportation information

      Statistic Vancouver British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work26.1%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.2%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit17.6%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle3.7%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk8.1%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Vancouver, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.