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| Measure | Durango | Scottsdale | San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -4°C / 20°C | 13°C / 34°C | 14°C / 22°C |
| Sunny days a year | 250 | 290 | 265 |
| Snow a year | 180 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 120 | 115 | 145 |
| Typical home price | US$680,000 | US$750,000 | US$950,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$3,060 | US$4,500 | US$10,450 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | Low | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 6.8 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Main industries | Tourism, healthcare, energy | Health, finance, tourism | Biotech, defence, tourism |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 15 min | 20 min | 15 min |
| Ski hill | 35 min | 2h 30m | 3h |
| Beach or lake | 40 min | 45 min | 15 min |
| Downtown | In town | 20 min | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: High | Risk: Moderate | Risk: High |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: High | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: High | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏖️ Beach | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏄 Surf | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | – | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🌵 Desert | – | ✓ | – |
| 🍜 Food scene | – | – | ✓ |
| 💻 Remote-work hub | ✓ | – | – |
| 🏡 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.