| Measure | VernonBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Vernon | LangleyBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Langley |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Connector Score | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Things to do | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Food & dining | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Places to stay | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 10.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 9.5 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $118 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $168 | $166 |
| Luxury | $280 | $267 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,650 | CA$2,100 |
| Median home price | CA$850,000 | CA$1,500,000 |
| Population | 45K | 29K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Vernon | — | 4 h 3 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Beaches, Skiing | History, Wine country |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and December to March at… | Peak: June to September |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.