| Measure | RevelstokeBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Revelstoke | CalgaryAlberta, Canada Remove Calgary |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| Connector Score | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 8.5 |
| Things to do | 4.9 | 7.8 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 6.7 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 5.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $127 | $122 |
| Mid-range | $189 | $177 |
| Luxury | $334 | $313 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 105 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,900 | CA$1,900 |
| Median home price | CA$875,000 | CA$625,000 |
| Population | 8,275 | 1.3M |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport Camping | Drive Bus Airport EV charging |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Revelstoke | — | 4 h 45 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Skiing | Road trips |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: December to March and July to August | Peak: The Calgary Stampede in early July and… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.