| Measure | Mont-Saint-HilaireQuebec, Canada Remove Mont-Saint-Hilaire | Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec, Canada Remove Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Things to do | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| Food & dining | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $106 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $149 | $140 |
| Luxury | $239 | $214 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,400 | CA$1,250 |
| Median home price | CA$675,000 | CA$465,000 |
| Population | 19K | 98K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Mont-Saint-Hilaire | — | 35 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | History |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: September to October and summer weekends | Peak: The balloon festival and summer to fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.