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| Measure | Lunenburg | Victoria | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -5°C / 18°C | 5°C / 17°C | -5°C / 22°C |
| Sunny days a year | 260 | 190 | 200 |
| Snow a year | 160 cm | 25 cm | 120 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 95 | 120 | 125 |
| Typical home price | C$520,000 | C$950,000 | C$1,050,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$6,240 | C$4,275 | C$7,350 |
| Provincial or state income tax | High | Medium | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7.3 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 7% | 4.5% | 7.2% |
| Main industries | Tourism, fishing, boatbuilding | Government, tech, tourism | Finance, tech, health |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 1h 15m | 30 min | 30 min |
| Ski hill | 1h 15m | 3h+ | 2h |
| Beach or lake | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min |
| Downtown | 1h 15m | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| 🏖️ Beach | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🎸 Live music | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🏙️ 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.