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| Measure | Tucson | Austin | Mont-Tremblant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | 12°C / 31°C | 11°C / 30°C | -12°C / 19°C |
| Sunny days a year | 286 | 230 | 180 |
| Snow a year | 0 cm | 2 cm | 300 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 96 | 105 | 105 |
| Typical home price | US$360,000 | US$550,000 | C$700,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$2,700 | US$9,900 | C$5,600 |
| Provincial or state income tax | Low | None | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 5.6 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 4% | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Main industries | Defense, university, healthcare | Tech, government, music | Tourism, hospitality |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 15 min | 20 min | 1h 50m |
| Ski hill | 1h | 3h+ | 5 min |
| Beach or lake | 3h+ | 15 min | 5 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low |
| Extreme heat | Risk: High | Risk: High | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ☀️ Warm winters | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| ⛷️ Skiing | – | – | ✓ |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | – | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛳ Golf | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🌵 Desert | ✓ | – | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | ✓ | – |
| 🎸 Live music | – | ✓ | – |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| 💻 Remote-work hub | – | ✓ | – |
| 🥐 French-speaking | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏙️ 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.