| Measure | NewmarketOntario, Canada Remove Newmarket | Port HopeOntario, Canada Remove Port Hope |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 7.9 |
| Things to do | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Food & dining | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 7.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $118 | $111 |
| Mid-range | $166 | $161 |
| Luxury | $262 | $262 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 115 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$2,100 | CA$1,700 |
| Median home price | CA$1,075,000 | CA$800,000 |
| Population | 88K | 17K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive | Drive Train |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Newmarket | — | 1 h 22 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Car-free travel, Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: July to August and fall colours |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.