| Measure | Portage la PrairieManitoba, Canada Remove Portage la Prairie | BismarckNorth Dakota, United States Remove Bismarck |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Safety | 3.8 | 7.2 |
| Affordability | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 7.0 |
| Things to do | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Food & dining | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Places to stay | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Train-trip convenience | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.0 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $87 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $118 | $145 |
| Luxury | $110 | $233 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 90 | 98 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,000 | $1,000 |
| Median home price | CA$285,000 | $300,300 |
| Population | 13K | 78K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Portage la Prairie | — | 5 h 50 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June to August | Peak: Summer and legislative sessions |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.