| Measure | Mont-Saint-HilaireQuebec, Canada Remove Mont-Saint-Hilaire | GranbyQuebec, Canada Remove Granby |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Connector Score | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 4.0 | 5.6 |
| Food & dining | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $106 | $106 |
| Mid-range | $149 | $145 |
| Luxury | $239 | $226 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,400 | CA$1,150 |
| Median home price | CA$675,000 | CA$440,000 |
| Population | 19K | 69K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Mont-Saint-Hilaire | — | 45 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Families, Skiing |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Skiing & winter sports, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: September to October and summer weekends | Peak: Late June to August and fall colours |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.