Compare countries side by side
 Canada |  United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | -3° / 22°C | 1° / 24°C |
| Price level (US = 100) | 90 | 100 |
| Average spending per person a month (PPP $) | 2,872 | 5,104 |
| Income per person (PPP $) | 66,700 | 90,000 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 2.0 | 5.8 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | 0.81 | -0.30 |
| Life expectancy | 82.1 years | 78.9 years |
| Fine-particle pollution | 7 µg/m³ | 7 µg/m³ |
| Forest cover | 42% | 34% |
| Languages (editorial) | English, French | English |
| English (editorial) | Official | Official |
| Public transport (editorial) | Moderate | Limited |
Measured figures come from the World Bank and NASA POWER (see each country page for years and sources). Rows marked editorial are Dareecha's notes.