| Measure | MagogQuebec, Canada Remove Magog | Thetford MinesQuebec, Canada Remove Thetford Mines |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Affordability | 6.0 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Things to do | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $108 | $81 |
| Mid-range | $161 | $112 |
| Luxury | $306 | $101 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 105 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,200 | CA$800 |
| Median home price | CA$470,000 | CA$235,000 |
| Population | 28K | 26K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport Camping | Drive Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Magog | — | 1 h 40 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Skiing, Wine country | Skiing |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and fall colours in Sept… | Peak: Summer and ski weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.