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| Measure | Park City | Vancouver | Muskoka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -6°C / 20°C | 4°C / 18°C | -10°C / 20°C |
| Sunny days a year | 240 | 165 | 180 |
| Snow a year | 300 cm | 30 cm | 250 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 160 | 135 | 100 |
| Typical home price | US$1,600,000 | C$1,250,000 | C$750,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$8,000 | C$3,500 | C$5,250 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 3% | 5.6% | 6% |
| Main industries | Tourism, finance | Tech, film, trade | Tourism, trades |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 40 min | 25 min | 2h 30m |
| Ski hill | 5 min | 30 min | 1h |
| Beach or lake | 15 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| 🏖️ Beach | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🌃 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.