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.
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.
Health & Safety
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
| Statistic | Crystal Springs | Alberta | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 38.3% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 4.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
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