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| Measure | Wolfville | Mont-Tremblant | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | |||
| January / July average | -6°C / 19°C | -12°C / 19°C | 4°C / 18°C |
| Sunny days a year | 260 | 180 | 165 |
| Snow a year | 200 cm | 300 cm | 30 cm |
| Money | |||
| Cost of living index (100 = average) | 92 | 105 | 135 |
| Typical home price | C$520,000 | C$700,000 | C$1,250,000 |
| Property tax a year, typical home | C$7,280 | C$5,600 | C$3,500 |
| Provincial or state income tax | High | High | Medium |
| Life | |||
| Health care | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium | Public plan, no premium |
| School rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Main industries | Education, wine, agriculture | Tourism, hospitality | Tech, film, trade |
| Getting around (typical drive) | |||
| Airport | 1h | 1h 50m | 25 min |
| Ski hill | 25 min | 5 min | 30 min |
| Beach or lake | 20 min | 5 min | 10 min |
| Downtown | 1h 15m | In town | In town |
| Risks | |||
| Wildfire | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Flood | Risk: Moderate | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Extreme heat | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Low |
| Air quality (smoke) | Risk: Low | Risk: Low | Risk: Moderate |
| Lifestyle | |||
| 🏖️ Beach | – | – | ✓ |
| ⛷️ Skiing | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🥾 Hiking | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🛶 Lake life | – | ✓ | – |
| ⛳ Golf | – | ✓ | – |
| 🌃 Nightlife | – | – | ✓ |
| 🍜 Food scene | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| 🍷 Wine country | ✓ | – | – |
| 🥐 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.