| Measure | MiramichiNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Miramichi | MataneQuebec, Canada Remove Matane |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Things to do | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Food & dining | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Family friendliness | 6.0 | 4.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Nightlife | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.7 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $95 | $88 |
| Mid-range | $134 | $122 |
| Luxury | $239 | $110 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$750 |
| Median home price | CA$230,000 | CA$215,000 |
| Population | 18K | 14K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Bus Ferry Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Miramichi | — | 3 h 43 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel, History | — |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and fishing season | Peak: July to August with the Festival de la… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.