| Measure | MonctonNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Moncton | ShediacNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Shediac |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Affordability | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Things to do | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Food & dining | 6.2 | 3.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Family friendliness | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Nightlife | 7.4 | 3.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $101 | $111 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $159 |
| Luxury | $231 | $253 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 95 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,650 | CA$1,400 |
| Median home price | CA$380,000 | CA$400,000 |
| Population | 79K | 7,535 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Moncton | — | 20 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches, Live music | Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: July to August, long weekends and major… | Peak: July to mid August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.