| Measure | LévisQuebec, Canada Remove Lévis | Saint-HyacintheQuebec, Canada Remove Saint-Hyacinthe |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Affordability | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Transportation | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Things to do | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $103 | $97 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $131 |
| Luxury | $232 | $120 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 98 | 94 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,150 | CA$1,150 |
| Median home price | CA$440,000 | CA$415,000 |
| Population | 150K | 57K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Lévis | — | 2 h 40 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: June to August, fall colours and Quebec… | Peak: Expo agricole in August and summer |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.