Victoria 71 Excellent
Victoria Livability #57 ranked city in British Columbia#267 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Victoria

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

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      Victoria transportation information

      Statistic Victoria British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work25.9%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.4%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit8.8%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle6.7%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk13.8%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Victoria, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.