| Measure | WaterlooOntario, Canada Remove Waterloo | Niagara-on-the-LakeOntario, Canada Remove Niagara-on-the-Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Connector Score | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| Affordability | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 4.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Things to do | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.0 | 4.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.8 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $111 | $143 |
| Mid-range | $161 | $219 |
| Luxury | $262 | $396 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 105 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,950 | CA$2,000 |
| Median home price | CA$750,000 | CA$1,150,000 |
| Population | 121K | 19K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Waterloo | — | 1 h 45 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | Wine country |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: Demand is Oktoberfest, university move-… | Peak: June to October, with weekends and fest… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.