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| Measure | Duluth | Canmore | San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -12°C / 19°C | -7°C / 15°C | 14°C / 22°C |
| Sunny days a year | 180 | 230 | 265 |
| Snow a year | 220 cm | 130 cm | 0 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 96 | 125 | 145 |
| Typical home price | US$280,000 | C$1,100,000 | US$950,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$3,640 | C$5,500 | US$10,450 |
| Provincial or state income tax | High | Low | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Main industries | Health, shipping, education | Tourism, remote work | Biotech, defence, tourism |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 2h 30m | 1h 30m | 15 min |
| Ski hill | 10 min | 25 min | 3h |
| Beach or lake | In town | 15 min | 15 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: High |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏖️ Beach | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏄 Surf | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | ✓ | – | – |
| ⛳ Golf | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏡 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.