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.
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.
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.
| Statistic | Cole Harbour 30 | Nova Scotia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 27.9% | 39.8% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 8.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |