| Measure | KapuskasingOntario, Canada Remove Kapuskasing | Sault Ste. MarieOntario, Canada Remove Sault Ste. Marie |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Safety | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Places to stay | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 4.5 | 8.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Family friendliness | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $92 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $126 | $136 |
| Luxury | $110 | $214 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 85 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$1,150 |
| Median home price | CA$165,000 | CA$300,000 |
| Population | 8,057 | 72K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Kapuskasing | — | 5 h 11 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Skiing, Budget stays | Outdoors |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and Winter Carnival | Peak: July to August and fall colour weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.