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| Measure | Sudbury | Scottsdale | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -13°C / 19°C | 13°C / 34°C | -5°C / 22°C |
| Sunny days a year | 280 | 290 | 200 |
| Snow a year | 250 cm | 0 cm | 120 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 85 | 115 | 125 |
| Typical home price | C$420,000 | US$750,000 | C$1,050,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$5,460 | US$4,500 | C$7,350 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Main industries | Mining, healthcare, education | Health, finance, tourism | Finance, tech, health |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 3h+ | 20 min | 30 min |
| Ski hill | 15 min | 2h 30m | 2h |
| Beach or lake | 5 min | 45 min | 15 min |
| Downtown | In town | 20 min | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: High | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | ✓ | – | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | ✓ | – | – |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌵 Desert | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🎸 Live music | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | – | – | ✓ |
| 💸 Lower cost | ✓ | – | – |
| 🏙️ Big city | – | – | ✓ |
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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.