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| Measure | Newport | San Diego | Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -1°C / 22°C | 14°C / 22°C | -8°C / 21°C |
| Sunny days a year | 205 | 265 | 160 |
| Snow a year | 70 cm | 0 cm | 200 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 135 | 145 | 105 |
| Typical home price | US$900,000 | US$950,000 | US$450,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$8,550 | US$10,450 | US$9,000 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | High | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Main industries | Tourism, navy, marine trades | Biotech, defence, tourism | Health, education, tech |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 35 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| Ski hill | 40 min | 3h | 45 min |
| Beach or lake | 5 min | 15 min | 5 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: High | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: High | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | ✓ | – |
| 🏖️ Beach | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🏄 Surf | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | – | – | ✓ |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | – |
| 🎸 Live music | ✓ | – | – |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏡 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.