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| Measure | Orlando | Canmore | Whistler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | 16°C / 28°C | -7°C / 15°C | -4°C / 17°C |
| Sunny days a year | 233 | 230 | 160 |
| Snow a year | 0 cm | 130 cm | 400 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 101 | 125 | 140 |
| Typical home price | US$400,000 | C$1,100,000 | C$1,450,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$4,000 | C$5,500 | C$3,625 |
| Provincial or state income tax | None | Low | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 6.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Main industries | Tourism, simulation tech, health | Tourism, remote work | Tourism, hospitality |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 20 min | 1h 30m | 2h |
| Ski hill | 3h+ | 25 min | In town |
| Beach or lake | 10 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: High | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | ✓ | – | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🥾 Hiking | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🛶 Lake life | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | ✓ | – | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | ✓ | – | – |
| 🏙️ 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.