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| Measure | Omaha | Halifax | Miami |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -4°C / 25°C | -4°C / 19°C | 20°C / 29°C |
| Sunny days a year | 215 | 180 | 250 |
| Snow a year | 75 cm | 150 cm | 0 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 92 | 95 | 125 |
| Typical home price | US$290,000 | C$550,000 | US$600,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$5,510 | C$6,050 | US$11,400 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | High | None |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) |
| School rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Main industries | Insurance, finance, rail | Ocean tech, health, defence | Finance, trade, tourism |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 10 min | 35 min | 20 min |
| Ski hill | 30 min | 1h | 3h+ |
| Beach or lake | 30 min | 20 min | 10 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: High |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: High |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏖️ Beach | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 💸 Lower cost | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🏙️ 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.