| Measure | PickeringOntario, Canada Remove Pickering | BarrieOntario, Canada Remove Barrie |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 7.7 | 9.1 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Transportation | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Food & dining | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 7.7 | 5.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $118 | $110 |
| Mid-range | $166 | $156 |
| Luxury | $262 | $258 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 115 | 105 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$2,100 | CA$1,800 |
| Median home price | CA$1,025,000 | CA$725,000 |
| Population | 99K | 148K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Pickering | — | 1 h 7 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Families, Beaches | Beaches, Skiing |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to August and around events | Peak: June to August and Kempenfest weekend |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.