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| Measure | Corner Brook | Halifax | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -7°C / 16°C | -4°C / 19°C | -5°C / 22°C |
| Sunny days a year | 210 | 180 | 200 |
| Snow a year | 400 cm | 150 cm | 120 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 80 | 95 | 125 |
| Typical home price | C$270,000 | C$550,000 | C$1,050,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$2,430 | C$6,050 | C$7,350 |
| Provincial or state income tax | High | High | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7.1 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 11% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Main industries | Paper, healthcare, tourism | Ocean tech, health, defence | Finance, tech, health |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 50 min | 35 min | 30 min |
| Ski hill | 10 min | 1h | 2h |
| Beach or lake | 15 min | 20 min | 15 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| 🏖️ Beach | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | – | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | – | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🎸 Live music | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 💻 Remote-work hub | ✓ | – | – |
| 💸 Lower cost | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🏙️ Big city | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏡 Small town | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| See homes | See homes | See homes | |
All figures are approximate and for comparison only: averages and estimates, not official statistics. Prices are in each place's local currency. Risk levels are illustrative; check government hazard maps (FEMA, NOAA, Natural Resources Canada) before you buy.