Replying to Living in Vancouver

This thread is for anyone who is old enough that they work for a living and have to pay their own bills and rent. I currently live in NYC and am coming out to Whistler next month. We are spending 2 days in Vancouver to check it. I am seriously contemplating moving somewhere out west but need to live in or near a big city for work purposes(film/editng industry). How do you like living in Vancouver? Is it expensive to live there, is it easy to find work , etc. Any info would be great!! THanks!!