Moving from Vancouver to Edmonton

A data-driven relocation guide: cost, income, population, and neighbourhood matches. Updated 2026.

Median home value
-73%
$359k vs $1.33M in Vancouver
Median income
+5%
$45k vs $43k in Vancouver
Population
1M
1M vs 674k in Vancouver

What your housing budget buys

Vancouver
$1.33M
Edmonton
$359k

The median home in Edmonton is $359k, 73% less than Vancouver's $1.33M.

Taxes: Alberta has no provincial sales tax (British Columbia charges 7% PST) and generally lower provincial income-tax rates than British Columbia. General information, not tax advice.

Edmonton neighbourhoods that match Vancouver

Matched on walkability, density, and housing profile using cross-city similarity scoring.

Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Edmonton than Vancouver?
On housing, yes: the median home value is $359k in Edmonton versus $1.33M in Vancouver, a -73% difference.
What Edmonton neighbourhood is most like where I live in Vancouver?
The neighbourhood matches below pair well-known Vancouver areas with their closest Edmonton community using cross-city similarity on walkability, density, and housing profile.
How does Edmonton compare to Vancouver on size?
Edmonton has a population of about 1M versus 674k in Vancouver.
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