| Measure | MiltonOntario, Canada Remove Milton | St. CatharinesOntario, Canada Remove St. Catharines |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 9.3 | 7.4 |
| Affordability | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Things to do | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Food & dining | 4.5 | 7.1 |
| Places to stay | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 8.3 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $111 | $108 |
| Mid-range | $156 | $152 |
| Luxury | $147 | $262 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 120 | 103 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$2,200 | CA$1,750 |
| Population | 133K | 137K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport Camping | Drive Train Bus |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Milton | — | 57 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, History, Skiing | Food lovers, Beaches, Wine country |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and autumn | Peak: June to September, Henley Regatta week… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.