Is Kerrisdale Expensive?

Vancouver, Canada

+8% vs Vancouver avg

Living in Kerrisdale, Vancouver

Kerrisdale is a moderately-priced area within Vancouver, with a cost of living index of 70.6 — that is +8% compared to the Vancouver average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around C$3,071/month, compared to a range of C$2,047 in Surrey to C$3,696 in West Vancouver.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Kerrisdale, housing takes up roughly 49% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately C$122,827 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Kerrisdale

Salaries in Kerrisdale reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 70.6:

After tax and deductions of 30.4% in Canada, take-home pay for someone earning C$122,827 would be roughly C$85,488/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

70.6
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
C$3,071
Est. 1BR Rent
#9
of 24 Areas
30.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Kerrisdale

Estimated annual deductions on a C$71,690 salary in Kerrisdale, Vancouver (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
CPP + EI
6.5%
Provincial Tax (BC)
7.7%
Total Deductions: 30.4%
Est. Take-Home: C$49,888/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Kerrisdale would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $52,950
London GBP £45,568
Dubai AED AED 264,950

Other Neighborhoods in Vancouver

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
West Vancouver 85.0 1.30x +30%
Yaletown 81.8 1.25x +25%
Coal Harbour 79.8 1.22x +22%
Kitsilano 75.2 1.15x +15%
Point Grey 75.2 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Kerrisdale:

SouthPark, Charlotte Mississippi District, Portland Division, Portland Goose Hollow, Portland Bogenhausen, Munich Kungsholmen, Stockholm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerrisdale expensive in Vancouver?

Kerrisdale is near the city average for Vancouver. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Kerrisdale compare to the Vancouver average?

The cost of living in Kerrisdale is above the Vancouver average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Statistics Canada · Canada Revenue Agency · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.