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.
Employment
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
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.
Ratings
Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.
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% |