| Measure | Thetford MinesQuebec, Canada Remove Thetford Mines | DrummondvilleQuebec, Canada Remove Drummondville |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Food & dining | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 2.4 | 7.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $81 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $112 | $131 |
| Luxury | $101 | $199 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$800 | CA$1,050 |
| Median home price | CA$235,000 | CA$385,000 |
| Population | 26K | 79K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport Camping | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Thetford Mines | — | 1 h 24 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Skiing | History |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and ski weekends | Peak: Late June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.