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| Measure | Washington DC | Ottawa | Montréal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | 2°C / 27°C | -10°C / 21°C | -9°C / 21°C |
| Sunny days a year | 203 | 305 | 200 |
| Snow a year | 38 cm | 223 cm | 200 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 140 | 100 | 95 |
| Typical home price | US$600,000 | C$680,000 | C$600,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | US$5,100 | C$7,480 | C$4,800 |
| Provincial or state income tax | High | Medium | High |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.) | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 5.5 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% | 6% | 6.3% |
| Main industries | Government, law, consulting | Government, tech, education | AI, aerospace, gaming |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 15 min | 20 min | 25 min |
| Ski hill | 1h 30m | 25 min | 1h |
| Beach or lake | 1h | 25 min | 30 min |
| Downtown | In town | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Moderate |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Lifestyle | |||
| ⛷️ Skiing | – | ✓ | – |
| 🥾 Hiking | – | ✓ | – |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🎸 Live music | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 💸 Lower cost | – | – | ✓ |
| 🥐 French-speaking | – | – | ✓ |
| 🏙️ Big city | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.