| Measure | Baie-Saint-PaulQuebec, Canada Remove Baie-Saint-Paul | SaguenayQuebec, Canada Remove Saguenay |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| Connector Score | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Affordability | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Things to do | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Food & dining | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Scenic value | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.2 | 5.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 6.5 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $117 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $180 | $136 |
| Luxury | $322 | $217 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 105 | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,025 | CA$950 |
| Population | 7,371 | 145K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Camping | Drive Train Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Baie-Saint-Paul | — | 2 h 30 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History, Skiing | Families |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: July to August, fall colours and Christ… | Peak: Late June to August with the Fabuleuse… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.