| Measure | DrumhellerAlberta, Canada Remove Drumheller | VernonBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Things to do | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 9.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $101 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $143 | $168 |
| Luxury | $221 | $280 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,050 | CA$1,650 |
| Population | 7,909 | 45K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Ferry Camping | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Drumheller | — | 7 h 2 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Outdoors, Beaches, Skiing |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September and long weekends | Peak: July to August and December to March at… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.