| Measure | MataneQuebec, Canada Remove Matane | AlmaQuebec, Canada Remove Alma |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Connector Score | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Things to do | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Places to stay | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $88 | $92 |
| Mid-range | $122 | $129 |
| Luxury | $110 | $203 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$750 | CA$850 |
| Median home price | CA$215,000 | CA$260,000 |
| Population | 14K | 30K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Ferry Airport Camping | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Matane | — | 4 h 28 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Beaches, History |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Shopping | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: July to August with the Festival de la… | Peak: July to August and fall colours in Sept… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.