| Measure | SherbrookeQuebec, Canada Remove Sherbrooke | LowellMassachusetts, United States Remove Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 8.0 |
| Things to do | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 10.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $99 | $133 |
| Mid-range | $141 | $195 |
| Luxury | $229 | $332 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,150 | $2,100 |
| Median home price | CA$385,000 | $525,000 |
| Population | 173K | 116K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Sherbrooke | — | 4 h 35 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Skiing, Wine country | History |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer weekends, autumn foliage and ski… | Peak: Late spring through fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.