A full breakdown of whether CA$5,000/month covers the cost of living in Vancouver — including take-home pay after tax, monthly costs, your savings rate, and how long until financial independence.
Stunning city with Canada's highest housing costs outside Toronto. TFSA is essential. Tech sector growing rapidly with strong salaries.
Federal + BC provincial tax. Effective rate roughly 28-33% on professional salaries.
TFSA first, then RRSP. Questrade or Wealthsimple for ETF investing.