| Measure | LévisQuebec, Canada Remove Lévis | Concord (CA)California, United States Remove Concord (CA) | CoquitlamBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Coquitlam | CranstonRhode Island, United States Remove Cranston |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 6.7 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Transportation | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 7.9 |
| Things to do | 5.7 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $103 | $137 | $111 | $128 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $192 | $159 | $185 |
| Luxury | $232 | $312 | $262 | $319 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 98 | 148 | 110 | 110 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,150 | $2,250 | CA$2,250 | $1,650 |
| Population | 150K | 123K | 149K | 85K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Train Airport | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Lévis | — | Far | Far | 8 h 7 min details |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | — | Outdoors | — | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June to August, fall colours and Quebec… | Peak: Summer with concerts at the Pavilion | Peak: June to September | Peak: Summer and early autumn |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.