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| Measure | Kitchener-Waterloo | Montréal | San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -6°C / 20°C | -9°C / 21°C | 14°C / 22°C |
| Sunny days a year | 300 | 200 | 265 |
| Snow a year | 160 cm | 200 cm | 0 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 100 | 95 | 145 |
| Typical home price | C$760,000 | C$600,000 | US$950,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$8,360 | C$4,800 | US$10,450 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | High | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 8 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Main industries | Tech, insurance, education | AI, aerospace, gaming | Biotech, defence, tourism |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 1h 15m | 25 min | 15 min |
| Ski hill | 10 min | 1h | 3h |
| Beach or lake | 1h 30m | 30 min | 15 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: High |
| 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 | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏖️ Beach | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏄 Surf | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | ✓ | – |
| 🎸 Live music | – | ✓ | – |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 💸 Lower cost | – | ✓ | – |
| 🥐 French-speaking | – | ✓ | – |
| 🏙️ Big city | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 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.