Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam — how the three compare, what homes cost, and everything you need to relocate, from a local REALTOR®.
If you are relocating to Metro Vancouver’s eastern suburbs, the Tri-Cities are likely on your shortlist — more home for the money than Vancouver or the North Shore, real transit, and serious park and trail access. This hub explains how the three cities differ, then points you to a detailed guide for each, plus the out-of-province tax rules and a step-by-step relocation checklist.
The short answer
The Tri-Cities — Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam — are three connected communities east of Burnaby offering more space and value than the City of Vancouver, with SkyTrain (in Coquitlam and Port Moody) and West Coast Express access. Coquitlam is the largest and most transit-connected, Port Moody the priciest and most lifestyle-driven, and Port Coquitlam the most affordable and family-oriented.
96–99%
Tri-Cities Sale-to-List Ratio
$1.7M
Typical Detached (Tri-Cities)
2,119
Homes Active Right Now
Live figures from current Tri-Cities MLS® data, refreshed weekly. Sale-to-list ratio reflects how close homes are selling to asking — under 100% is a buyer's-market signal.
Coquitlam’s newest detached neighbourhood — the most common landing spot for relocating families.
Port Moody’s family-detached hill, feeding a well-regarded secondary school.
PoCo’s premium riverside detached pocket — still below Coquitlam’s top streets.
Established hillside detached with golf, trails, and views.
Coquitlam is the largest and most varied: four SkyTrain stations, the widest price range (Burquitlam condos to Burke Mountain new-build detached), and the deepest school options. It is the default for buyers who want maximum choice and transit.
Port Moody is the smallest and most lifestyle-driven: the inlet, Rocky Point Park, breweries, and two walkable SkyTrain centres — and the highest detached prices of the three. Port Coquitlam is the most affordable and family-oriented: a walkable downtown and the 25-km PoCo Trail, served by the West Coast Express rather than its own SkyTrain.
| Coquitlam | Port Moody | Port Coquitlam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Choice + transit | Inlet lifestyle | Value + families |
| Rapid transit | 4 SkyTrain stations | 2 SkyTrain stations | West Coast Express (no SkyTrain) |
| Detached entry (approx) | $1.5M+ | $1.7M+ | $1.25M+ |
| Feel | Growing city | Walkable town | Family town |
The common threads: more house and yard per dollar than Vancouver, Burnaby, or the North Shore; genuine rapid transit (Evergreen SkyTrain plus West Coast Express); strong SD43 schools; and an outdoor-life setting between the Coquitlam and Pitt Rivers and the mountains. Buyers relocating from Ontario and Alberta come for the lifestyle and (versus the GTA) the relative value; buyers from Vancouver and Burnaby come for the space.
Use the city guides below to go deeper, and the out-of-province guide if you are buying from another province.
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What are the Tri-Cities in BC?
The Tri-Cities are Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam — three connected communities in Metro Vancouver, east of Burnaby, sharing School District 43 and a common east-of-the-city identity. (Anmore and Belcarra are small adjacent villages.)
Which Tri-City is the cheapest to buy in?
Port Coquitlam is the most affordable for detached homes, followed by Coquitlam, with Port Moody the most expensive. Condos and townhomes follow a similar order.
Which Tri-City has the best transit?
Coquitlam, with four Evergreen SkyTrain stations. Port Moody has two SkyTrain stations. Port Coquitlam has the West Coast Express and buses but no SkyTrain station.
Are the Tri-Cities cheaper than Vancouver?
Generally yes — the same budget buys more space or a newer or detached home than in the City of Vancouver or Burnaby. That value is a primary reason people relocate here.
Which Tri-City is best for families?
All three share SD43, but Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain are especially popular with relocating families for newer homes, schools, and parks. Choose by catchment and budget — see the schools guide.
I’m moving from another province — what’s different about buying in BC?
BC charges a Property Transfer Tax at closing, uses notaries or lawyers for conveyancing, and has provincial rules like the speculation and vacancy tax. See the out-of-province buyer guide.
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This page is general information for people relocating to the Tri-Cities, not legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice, and figures are current as of June 2026 and subject to change. Property transfer tax, the foreign-buyer ban, and provincial taxes have specific rules and exemptions — confirm your situation with a BC real estate lawyer or notary, an accountant, or the relevant authority (BC Government) before acting. Sebastian Czarkowski is a licensed REALTOR® (BCFSA). MLS® figures sourced from current Tri-Cities board data.