| Measure | FrederictonNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Fredericton | YarmouthNova Scotia, Canada Remove Yarmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Connector Score | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $115 | $106 |
| Mid-range | $166 | $145 |
| Luxury | $271 | $226 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,500 | CA$1,100 |
| Median home price | CA$370,000 | CA$300,000 |
| Population | 63K | 6,829 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Fredericton | — | 3 h 30 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | — |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: June to October | Peak: July to August with the ferry season |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.