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Measure Red DeerAlberta, Canada Remove Red Deer
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8
Connector Score 7.5
Safety 4.1
Affordability 6.9
Transportation 8.0
Car-free friendliness 5.0
Walkability 4.8
Things to do 6.2
Food & dining 4.2
Places to stay 5.7
Nature & outdoors 5.0
Scenic value 5.5
Family friendliness 4.8
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.5
Nightlife 4.0
Remote-work friendliness 5.7
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.1
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $103
Mid-range $141
Luxury $216
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 96
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,250
Median home price CA$365,000
Population 101K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Beaches
Known for Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: Summer and Westerner Days in July, plus…

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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