| Measure | DigbyNova Scotia, Canada Remove Digby | HalifaxNova Scotia, Canada Remove Halifax |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| Connector Score | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.0 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 8.2 |
| Things to do | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 6.6 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 5.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $99 | $124 |
| Mid-range | $134 | $180 |
| Luxury | $220 | $310 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,100 | CA$2,100 |
| Median home price | CA$275,000 | CA$530,000 |
| Population | 2,001 | 440K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Ferry Camping | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Digby | — | 2 h 30 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August | Peak: July to early October |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.