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MeasureLethbridge
Alberta
San Diego
California
Toronto
Ontario
Climate
January / July average-6Β°C / 18Β°C14Β°C / 22Β°C-5Β°C / 22Β°C
Sunny days a year320265200
Snow a year90 cm0 cm120 cm
Money
Cost of living index (100 = average)85145125
Typical home priceC$410,000US$950,000C$1,050,000
Property tax a year, typical homeC$3,895US$10,450C$7,350
Provincial or state income taxLowHighMedium
Life
Health carePublic plan, no premiumPrivate, ~US$520/mo (approx.)Public plan, no premium
School rating7.4 / 107.8 / 107.9 / 10
Unemployment6%4.6%7.2%
Main industriesAgriculture, education, food processingBiotech, defence, tourismFinance, tech, health
Getting around (typical drive)
Airport2h15 min30 min
Ski hill1h 45m3h2h
Beach or lake20 min15 min15 min
DowntownIn townIn townIn town
Risks
Wildfire Risk: Low Risk: High Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low Risk: Low Risk: Low
Extreme heat Risk: Low Risk: Low Risk: Low
Air quality (smoke) Risk: Moderate Risk: Low Risk: Low
Lifestyle
β˜€οΈ Warm wintersβ€“βœ“β€“
πŸ–οΈ Beachβ€“βœ“β€“
πŸ„ Surfβ€“βœ“β€“
β›³ Golfβœ“βœ“β€“
πŸŒƒ Nightlifeβ€“β€“βœ“
🎸 Live musicβ€“β€“βœ“
🍜 Food sceneβ€“βœ“βœ“
πŸ’Έ Lower costβœ“β€“β€“
πŸ™οΈ Big cityβ€“β€“βœ“
🏑 Small townβœ“β€“β€“
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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.

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