| Measure | LondonOntario, Canada Remove London | BarrieOntario, Canada Remove Barrie |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Safety | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Food & dining | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 8.1 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $104 | $110 |
| Mid-range | $147 | $156 |
| Luxury | $241 | $258 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 105 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,750 | CA$1,800 |
| Median home price | CA$600,000 | CA$725,000 |
| Population | 422K | 148K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from London | — | 2 h 56 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel, Nightlife, Beaches | Beaches, Skiing |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer festivals and the September to O… | Peak: June to August and Kempenfest weekend |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.