Abbotsford 72 Excellent
Abbotsford Livability #49 ranked city in British Columbia#242 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Abbotsford

PROS
  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • 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.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Abbotsford transportation information

      Statistic Abbotsford British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work46.2%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.3%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.4%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.9%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Abbotsford, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.