| Measure | Channel-Port aux BasquesNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada Remove Channel-Port aux Basques | AmherstNova Scotia, Canada Remove Amherst |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 4.6 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Things to do | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $110 | $99 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $138 |
| Luxury | $129 | $129 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$1,100 |
| Median home price | CA$175,000 | CA$265,000 |
| Population | 3,547 | 9,404 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Camping | Drive Train Bus Ferry |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Channel-Port aux Basques | — | 15 h 25 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | — |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music | Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites |
| When to go | Peak: July to August when ferry and tourism t… | Peak: July to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.