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| Measure | North Conway | Whistler | Miami |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -8°C / 20°C | -4°C / 17°C | 20°C / 29°C |
| Sunny days a year | 175 | 160 | 250 |
| Snow a year | 220 cm | 400 cm | 0 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 110 | 140 | 125 |
| Typical home price | US$450,000 | C$1,450,000 | US$600,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$7,650 | C$3,625 | US$11,400 |
| Provincial or state income tax | None | Medium | None |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 7 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Main industries | Tourism, retail, hospitality | Tourism, hospitality | Finance, trade, tourism |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 1h 15m | 2h | 20 min |
| Ski hill | In town | In town | 3h+ |
| Beach or lake | 15 min | 10 min | 10 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: High |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: High |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏖️ Beach | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 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.