Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Housing
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Schools
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
| Statistic | Coaldale | Alberta | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 53.2% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.7% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |