| Measure | HumboldtSaskatchewan, Canada Remove Humboldt | Fort McMurrayAlberta, Canada Remove Fort McMurray |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Connector Score | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Safety | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Places to stay | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $90 | $129 |
| Mid-range | $122 | $177 |
| Luxury | $110 | $268 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 113 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$975 | CA$1,700 |
| Population | 6,033 | 73K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Humboldt | — | 9 h 29 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and hockey-season weekends | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.