Investor · Comparison
Coquitlam typically delivers higher rental yield, lower entry price, and similar appreciation to Vancouver — but with different tenant pool, longer commute, and different risk profile. Here's the verified comparison.
Verified · Investor · Comparison
Entry price
Coquitlam typically 25-40% lower than equivalent Vancouver West / Vancouver East inventory
Rental yield
Coquitlam typically 0.5-1.0 percentage points higher gross yield than equivalent Vancouver
Tenant pool
Coquitlam: family + SkyTrain commuter mix. Vancouver: more transient, students, downtown professionals
Vacancy rates
Both historically tight (under 2%) given Greater Vancouver supply shortage
Appreciation history
Both have seen significant long-term appreciation; Coquitlam outperformed during the 2016+ Evergreen Line opening period
Strata fees
Coquitlam typically lower than equivalent Vancouver buildings; older Vancouver buildings can have high fees + assessment risk
Commute consideration
Coquitlam to downtown Vancouver: ~45-70 min drive, ~50 min SkyTrain. Tenant pool reflects this — many Coquitlam tenants do not commute to downtown Vancouver
Foreign buyer tax
Both subject to 20% additional PTT for foreign buyers — both in Specified Taxable Region
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