| Measure | SummersidePrince Edward Island, Canada Remove Summerside | BathurstNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 6.8 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Food & dining | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Places to stay | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $111 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $157 | $131 |
| Luxury | $250 | $199 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,500 | CA$950 |
| Median home price | CA$385,000 | CA$260,000 |
| Population | 16K | 12K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Summerside | — | 2 h 53 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches | Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: July to August, with the Lobster Carniv… | Peak: July to August and around Acadian Festi… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.