Shortest Commute in Nova Scotia

Top 28 cities ranked by shortest commute

Best Nova Scotia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Shortest Commute - Nova Scotia

1 Amherst 18 min
2 New Glasgow 18 min
3 Bridgewater 18 min
4 Truro 19 min
5 Kings, Subd. C 20 min
6 Kentville 20 min
7 Cape Breton 21 min
8 Barrington 21 min
9 Kings, Subd. A 21 min
10 Argyle 21 min
11 Clare 22 min
12 Wolfville 22 min
13 Kings, Subd. B 22 min
14 Annapolis, Subd. C 22 min
15 Pictou, Subd. B 23 min
16 Cumberland, Subd. C 23 min
17 Cumberland, Subd. B 24 min
18 Queens 24 min
19 Colchester, Subd. B 24 min
20 Halifax 24 min
21 Pictou, Subd. C 25 min
22 Kings, Subd. D 25 min
23 Annapolis, Subd. A 25 min
24 Colchester, Subd. C 26 min
25 Pictou, Subd. A 28 min
26 Chester 30 min
27 East Hants 31 min
28 West Hants 32 min

Explore the top 28 cities ranked by shortest commute in Nova Scotia.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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