| Measure | CharlottetownPrince Edward Island, Canada Remove Charlottetown | KentvilleNova Scotia, Canada Remove Kentville |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Connector Score | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Food & dining | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $127 | $99 |
| Mid-range | $189 | $138 |
| Luxury | $316 | $221 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,700 | CA$1,400 |
| Median home price | CA$425,000 | CA$380,000 |
| Population | 39K | 6,630 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Charlottetown | — | 2 h 27 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Families, Beaches | History, Wine country |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Family & kids | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August | Peak: June to October and university weekends… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.