Moving guide · British Columbia → British Columbia
Moving from Vancouver to Victoria
Canada's mildest winters and a relaxed harbour town. Here's how life in Victoria compares with Vancouver.
January in Victoria feels much like Vancouver, averaging around 5°C, with around 25 more sunny days. A typical home costs roughly 24% less in Victoria (about C$1,250,000 vs C$950,000), and everyday costs run about 15 points lower on our cost of living index. For lifestyle, you gain golf and small town and leave behind skiing, big city and food scene. (Approximate figures.)
Weather
- January average
- 4°C → 5°C (+1°)
- July average
- 18°C → 17°C (-1°)
- Sunny days a year
- 165 → 190
- Snow a year
- 30 → 25 cm
Money (approximate)
- Cost of living index
- 135 → 120
- Typical home
- C$1,250,000 → C$950,000
- Property tax rate
- 0.28% → 0.45%
- Provincial or state income tax
- Medium → Medium
- Health care in Victoria
- Public plan, no premium
Getting around in Victoria
- Airport
- 30 min
- Ski hill
- 3h+
- Beach or lake
- 10 min
- Main industries
- Government, tech, tourism
Lifestyle and risks
Climate, cost and risk figures are approximate and for comparison only. Prices are in each place's local currency.