| Measure | VictoriaBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Victoria | OlympiaWashington, United States Remove Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Safety | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Things to do | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Food & dining | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Places to stay | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 | 7.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $136 | $138 |
| Mid-range | $203 | $203 |
| Luxury | $366 | $325 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 115 | 110 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$2,200 | $1,650 |
| Median home price | CA$950,000 | $486,200 |
| Population | 92K | 57K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Airport | Drive Train |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Victoria | — | 6 h 17 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Families |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June to September and long weekends | Peak: July-August and legislative session mid… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.