| Measure | CoquitlamBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Coquitlam | DuncanBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Duncan |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Connector Score | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 4.5 |
| Affordability | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Things to do | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Food & dining | 5.8 | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Nightlife | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 5.1 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $111 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $159 | $163 |
| Luxury | $262 | $260 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 110 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$2,250 | CA$1,700 |
| Median home price | CA$1,150,000 | CA$800,000 |
| Population | 149K | 5,047 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Ferry |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Coquitlam | — | 3 h 54 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Wine country |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: June to September |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.