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Measure San AntonioTexas, United States Remove San Antonio
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.2
Connector Score 8.2
Safety 5.6
Affordability 7.0
Transportation 10.0
Car-free friendliness 8.5
Walkability 8.5
Things to do 7.3
Food & dining 7.3
Places to stay 7.0
Nature & outdoors 3.5
Scenic value 5.3
Family friendliness 6.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.7
Nightlife 8.6
Remote-work friendliness 6.6
Road-trip convenience 7.5
Train-trip convenience 7.9
Bus-trip convenience 7.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135
Mid-range $210
Luxury $396
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 95
Typical 1-bedroom rent $960
Population 1.5M
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport EV charging
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Road trips, Car-free travel, Food lovers
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music
When to go Peak: Fiesta, spring break, Fourth of July, D…

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