| Measure | Saint JohnNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Saint John | BathurstNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.5 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Food & dining | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 9.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 8.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $98 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $140 | $131 |
| Luxury | $222 | $199 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,350 | CA$950 |
| Population | 70K | 12K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Saint John | — | 3 h 52 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: June to September, including cruise shi… | Peak: July to August and around Acadian Festi… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.