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| Measure | Golden | Park City | Mont-Tremblant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -9°C / 18°C | -6°C / 20°C | -12°C / 19°C |
| Sunny days a year | 240 | 240 | 180 |
| Snow a year | 150 cm | 300 cm | 300 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 110 | 160 | 105 |
| Typical home price | C$650,000 | US$1,600,000 | C$700,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$3,250 | US$8,000 | C$5,600 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | Low | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7.2 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 6% | 3% | 5.5% |
| Main industries | Tourism, forestry, rail | Tourism, finance | Tourism, hospitality |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 2h 45m | 40 min | 1h 50m |
| Ski hill | 15 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Beach or lake | 1h | 15 min | 5 min |
| Downtown | 2h 45m | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: High | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: High | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 💻 Remote-work hub | ✓ | – | – |
| 🥐 French-speaking | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏡 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.