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| Measure | Golden | San Diego | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -9°C / 18°C | 14°C / 22°C | 4°C / 18°C |
| Sunny days a year | 240 | 265 | 165 |
| Snow a year | 150 cm | 0 cm | 30 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 110 | 145 | 135 |
| Typical home price | C$650,000 | US$950,000 | C$1,250,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$3,250 | US$10,450 | C$3,500 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | High | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| Main industries | Tourism, forestry, rail | Biotech, defence, tourism | Tech, film, trade |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 2h 45m | 15 min | 25 min |
| Ski hill | 15 min | 3h | 30 min |
| Beach or lake | 1h | 15 min | 10 min |
| Downtown | 2h 45m | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: High | Risk: High | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: High | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | ✓ | – |
| 🏖️ Beach | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏄 Surf | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 💻 Remote-work hub | ✓ | – | – |
| 🏙️ 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.