| Measure | BracebridgeOntario, Canada Remove Bracebridge | MarkhamOntario, Canada Remove Markham |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| Things to do | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 3.8 | 6.2 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.2 | 7.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $113 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $166 | $173 |
| Luxury | $333 | $284 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | — | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,600 | CA$2,350 |
| Median home price | CA$775,000 | CA$1,150,000 |
| Population | 17K | 339K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Bracebridge | — | 1 h 55 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Car-free travel |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and fall colours | Peak: June to September and holiday weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.