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Measure MonctonNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Moncton MiramichiNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Miramichi
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.5 6.5
Connector Score 8.2 8.7
Safety 6.5 7.5
Affordability 7.0 7.7
Transportation 8.5 10.0
Car-free friendliness 5.5 7.0
Walkability 3.5 4.4
Things to do 6.6 4.9
Food & dining 5.8 3.3
Places to stay 5.5 4.8
Nature & outdoors 7.0 7.0
Scenic value 8.5 7.8
Family friendliness 6.8 6.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.8 5.2
Nightlife 7.4 3.2
Remote-work friendliness 5.6 5.2
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 7.7
Bus-trip convenience 6.5 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $101 $95
Mid-range $145 $134
Luxury $231 $239
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 95 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,650 CA$950
Median home price CA$380,000 CA$230,000
Population 79K 18K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Moncton — 1 h 45 min details
Character
Best for Beaches, Live music Car-free travel, History
Known for Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music
When to go Peak: July to August, long weekends and major… Peak: July to August and fishing season

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

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