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.
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
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.
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 | Bow Island | Alberta | National |
Workers who drive to work | 40.6% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 1.1% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 4.5% | 2.8% | 3.2% |