| Measure | MinotNorth Dakota, United States Remove Minot | Portage la PrairieManitoba, Canada Remove Portage la Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Connector Score | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Safety | — | 3.8 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Things to do | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Food & dining | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 7.2 | 4.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Train-trip convenience | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.0 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $90 | $87 |
| Mid-range | $138 | $118 |
| Luxury | $228 | $110 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $900 | CA$1,000 |
| Population | 47K | 13K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Minot | — | 4 h 17 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | History |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites |
| When to go | Peak: State Fair week, Norsk Hostfest and oil… | Peak: June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.