| Measure | KingstonOntario, Canada Remove Kingston | MontrealQuebec, Canada Remove Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Connector Score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.1 |
| Affordability | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 7.6 | 5.0 |
| Things to do | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Food & dining | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $127 | $120 |
| Mid-range | $186 | $182 |
| Luxury | $304 | $351 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 110 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,900 | CA$1,650 |
| Median home price | CA$585,000 | CA$625,000 |
| Population | 132K | 1.8M |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport EV charging |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Kingston | — | 3 h details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel, History | Road trips, Car-free travel |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: June to August and early October |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.