| Measure | HintonAlberta, Canada Remove Hinton | WetaskiwinAlberta, Canada Remove Wetaskiwin |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 5.0 |
| Connector Score | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Things to do | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 10.0 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 9.5 | 4.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.2 | 8.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $103 | $87 |
| Mid-range | $143 | $118 |
| Luxury | $129 | $110 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,150 | CA$1,050 |
| Median home price | CA$365,000 | CA$290,000 |
| Population | 9,817 | 13K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping | Drive Bus Airport Camping RV-friendly |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Hinton | — | 4 h 10 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | Road trips |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.