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Measure RichmondBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Richmond
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.3
Connector Score 8.3
Safety 7.5
Affordability 5.2
Transportation 8.5
Car-free friendliness 5.0
Walkability 5.1
Things to do 6.1
Food & dining 6.0
Places to stay 6.3
Nature & outdoors 3.5
Scenic value 4.8
Family friendliness 4.5
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.5
Nightlife 4.0
Remote-work friendliness 5.7
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $126
Mid-range $177
Luxury $285
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 113
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$2,450
Median home price CA$1,250,000
Population 210K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Ferry Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September, with cruise season a…

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