| Measure | AmherstNova Scotia, Canada Remove Amherst | Channel-Port aux BasquesNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada Remove Channel-Port aux Basques |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Connector Score | 8.1 | 4.6 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Transportation | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| Walkability | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Places to stay | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 9.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.5 | 8.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.5 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $99 | $110 |
| Mid-range | $138 | $145 |
| Luxury | $129 | $129 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 100 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,100 | CA$950 |
| Median home price | CA$265,000 | CA$175,000 |
| Population | 9,404 | 3,547 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry | Drive Ferry Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Amherst | — | 15 h 25 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Outdoors |
| Known for | Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: July to August | Peak: July to August when ferry and tourism t… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.