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| Measure | Squamish | Victoria | Whistler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | 1°C / 18°C | 5°C / 17°C | -4°C / 17°C |
| Sunny days a year | 220 | 190 | 160 |
| Snow a year | 70 cm | 25 cm | 400 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 140 | 120 | 140 |
| Typical home price | C$1,150,000 | C$950,000 | C$1,450,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$5,175 | C$4,275 | C$3,625 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 5% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Main industries | Tourism, outdoor rec, construction | Government, tech, tourism | Tourism, hospitality |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 1h 15m | 30 min | 2h |
| Ski hill | 45 min | 3h+ | In town |
| Beach or lake | 10 min | 10 min | 10 min |
| Downtown | 1h | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Lifestyle | |||
| 🏖️ Beach | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🛶 Lake life | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | – |
| 🏡 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.