| Measure | FrederictonNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Fredericton | AmherstNova Scotia, Canada Remove Amherst |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Things to do | 6.0 | 3.8 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $115 | $99 |
| Mid-range | $166 | $138 |
| Luxury | $271 | $129 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,500 | CA$1,100 |
| Median home price | CA$370,000 | CA$265,000 |
| Population | 63K | 9,404 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Ferry |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Fredericton | — | 2 h 48 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | — |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites |
| When to go | Peak: June to October | Peak: July to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.