🏙️Canada
Victoria
Victoria offers mild weather, coastal living, and a growing tech scene on Vancouver Island.
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Population
400,000
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Highlight
Mild weather and outdoor living
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Country
Canada
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Air Quality
Excellent
Mild-climate island capital of British Columbia with laid-back lifestyle
Quick stats
Cost Index
76/100
Rent (1BR center)
CAD $2,000–2,900/month
Median Salary
CAD $4,200–5,000 gross
Internet
200–500 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Buses; ferries/floatplanes to mainland
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
DowntownJames BayFernwoodOak BaySaanich
Key Sectors
Public SectorTourismTechEducation
✓ Advantages
- •Mild winters
- •Walkable and scenic
- •Growing tech
! Considerations
- •High housing costs
- •Island logistics
Victoria FAQs
Is it rainy?
Less than Vancouver; winters are mild with more drizzle than snow.
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