Cost Of Living
Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.
Housing
High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.
Amenities
The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.
Commute
A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.
Health & Safety
The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.
| Statistic | Port Colborne | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 29.2% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.5% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
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