| Measure | AirdrieAlberta, Canada Remove Airdrie | LethbridgeAlberta, Canada Remove Lethbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| Affordability | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Things to do | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Food & dining | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Places to stay | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Nature & outdoors | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $110 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $154 | $141 |
| Luxury | $147 | $217 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 103 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,600 | CA$1,250 |
| Median home price | CA$575,000 | CA$395,000 |
| Population | 74K | 98K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Airdrie | — | 2 h 53 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | — |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Shopping | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites |
| When to go | Peak: In summer and during Calgary Stampede w… | Peak: Summer, exhibition week and sports tour… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.