| Measure | KentWashington, United States Remove Kent | NanaimoBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Nanaimo |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Safety | — | 5.5 |
| Affordability | 3.5 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Things to do | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Food & dining | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 7.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 5.1 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $135 | $108 |
| Mid-range | $193 | $159 |
| Luxury | $325 | $273 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 130 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,800 | CA$1,850 |
| Median home price | $649,600 | CA$725,000 |
| Population | 135K | 100K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Bus Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Kent | — | 8 h 50 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Outdoors |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries |
| When to go | Peak: June to September and cruise-season wee… | Peak: June to September and long weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.