| Measure | BathurstNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Bathurst | MonctonNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Moncton |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Connector Score | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Food & dining | 4.3 | 6.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 7.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $95 | $101 |
| Mid-range | $131 | $145 |
| Luxury | $199 | $231 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$1,650 |
| Median home price | CA$260,000 | CA$380,000 |
| Population | 12K | 79K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Bathurst | — | 2 h details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Beaches | Beaches, Live music |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and around Acadian Festi… | Peak: July to August, long weekends and major… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.