| Measure | Powell RiverBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Powell River | DuncanBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Duncan |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Connector Score | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Things to do | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 5.1 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $110 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $150 | $163 |
| Luxury | $239 | $260 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,500 | CA$1,700 |
| Population | 14K | 5,047 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Airport | Drive Bus Ferry |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Powell River | — | 1 h 56 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches | Wine country |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to early September and holiday wee… | Peak: June to September |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.