Pollution
Pollution can have grave consequences for your health. But moving to the country is not a solution; mining or pulp and paper towns may actually have worse air quality than the biggest, smoggiest cities. Canada's worst city for pollution; Thetford Mines, Que.
| Category | Rank out of 179 |
| Overall ranking | 161 |
| Affordable housing | 14 |
| Household income | 178 |
| New cars on the road | 115 |
| Job prospects | 74 |
| Population growth | 144 |
| Access to health care | 21 |
| Overall Crime | 18 |
| Walk or bike to work | 88 |
| Violent Crime | 46 |
| Total Precipitation | 160 |
| Pollution | 179 |
| Culture | 152 |