| Measure | BellevueWashington, United States Remove Bellevue | ParksvilleBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Parksville |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 9.8 | 6.8 |
| Affordability | 1.8 | 5.6 |
| Transportation | 9.0 | 5.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 7.5 | 3.1 |
| Things to do | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Places to stay | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 9.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 9.5 |
| Family friendliness | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $213 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $305 | $177 |
| Luxury | $523 | $156 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 155 | 109 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,500 | CA$1,700 |
| Population | 154K | 14K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Ferry Airport Camping RV-friendly |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Bellevue | — | 9 h 16 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel, Families | Road trips, Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June-September and December holidays | Peak: July to August with beach demand and Se… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.