| Measure | LévisQuebec, Canada Remove Lévis | ShawiniganQuebec, Canada Remove Shawinigan |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Affordability | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 9.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Things to do | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $103 | $89 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $126 |
| Luxury | $232 | $197 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 98 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,150 | CA$950 |
| Median home price | CA$440,000 | CA$290,000 |
| Population | 150K | 50K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Lévis | — | 1 h 43 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: June to August, fall colours and Quebec… | Peak: Late June to August and fall colours |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.