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MeasureWolfville
Nova Scotia
Bend
Oregon
San Diego
California
Climate
January / July average-6Β°C / 19Β°C-1Β°C / 19Β°C14Β°C / 22Β°C
Sunny days a year260260265
Snow a year200 cm60 cm0 cm
Money
Cost of living index (100 = average)92110145
Typical home priceC$520,000US$750,000US$950,000
Property tax a year, typical homeC$7,280US$7,500US$10,450
Provincial or state income taxHighHighHigh
Life
Health carePublic plan, no premiumPrivate, ~US$520/mo (approx.)Private, ~US$520/mo (approx.)
School rating7.6 / 107.9 / 107.8 / 10
Unemployment6.5%4.2%4.6%
Main industriesEducation, wine, agricultureTech, outdoor brands, healthBiotech, defence, tourism
Getting around (typical drive)
Airport1h25 min15 min
Ski hill25 min30 min3h
Beach or lake20 min20 min15 min
Downtown1h 15mIn townIn town
Risks
Wildfire Risk: Low Risk: High Risk: High
Flood Risk: Moderate Risk: Low Risk: Low
Extreme heat Risk: Low Risk: Low Risk: Low
Air quality (smoke) Risk: Low Risk: High Risk: Low
Lifestyle
β˜€οΈ Warm wintersβ€“β€“βœ“
πŸ–οΈ Beachβ€“β€“βœ“
πŸ„ Surfβ€“β€“βœ“
⛷️ Skiingβ€“βœ“β€“
πŸ₯Ύ Hikingβœ“βœ“β€“
πŸ›Ά Lake lifeβ€“βœ“β€“
β›³ Golfβ€“βœ“βœ“
🍜 Food sceneβœ“β€“βœ“
🍷 Wine countryβœ“β€“β€“
πŸ’» Remote-work hubβ€“βœ“β€“
🏑 Small townβœ“βœ“β€“
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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.

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