| Measure | BridgewaterNova Scotia, Canada Remove Bridgewater | AstoriaOregon, United States Remove Astoria | GoderichOntario, Canada Remove Goderich | BangorMaine, United States Remove Bangor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Connector Score | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 4.9 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Affordability | 7.5 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Transportation | 6.0 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Things to do | 4.6 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.5 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.3 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $106 | $138 | $108 | $110 |
| Mid-range | $147 | $205 | $154 | $163 |
| Luxury | $239 | $344 | $242 | $268 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 90 | 110 | 90 | 100 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,200 | $1,350 | CA$1,350 | $1,250 |
| Median home price | CA$375,000 | $444,800 | CA$600,000 | $295,000 |
| Population | 8,790 | 9,838 | 7,881 | 32K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Camping | Drive Airport | Drive Airport Camping | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Bridgewater | — | Far | Far | 5 h details |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | Outdoors | Beaches | Outdoors, Beaches | National parks |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Shopping | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August | Peak: June-September and holiday weekends | Peak: July to August and long weekends | Peak: Summer and early fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.