| Measure | BridgewaterNova Scotia, Canada Remove Bridgewater | Portland (ME)Maine, United States Remove Portland (ME) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Connector Score | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| Affordability | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $106 | $180 |
| Mid-range | $147 | $288 |
| Luxury | $239 | $505 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 90 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,200 | $2,100 |
| Median home price | CA$375,000 | $489,600 |
| Population | 8,790 | 70K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Camping | Drive Train Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Bridgewater | — | 6 h 45 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | — |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Wineries & breweries |
| When to go | Peak: July to August | Peak: June to mid-October |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.