| Measure | KenoraOntario, Canada Remove Kenora | Grand ForksNorth Dakota, United States Remove Grand Forks |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 4.8 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Safety | 2.4 | — |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 3.1 | 7.5 |
| Things to do | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Food & dining | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Places to stay | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 7.0 | 4.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 3.7 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 2.2 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 6.7 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $103 | $90 |
| Mid-range | $141 | $138 |
| Luxury | $129 | $230 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,200 | $900 |
| Median home price | CA$360,000 | $339,675 |
| Population | 15K | 60K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Kenora | — | 4 h 4 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Shopping, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: UND move-in and graduation, hockey and… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.