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Measure Jacksonville (FL)Florida, United States Remove Jacksonville (FL) TallahasseeFlorida, United States Remove Tallahassee
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.5 6.1
Connector Score 8.9 6.1
Safety 7.5 5.6
Affordability 6.7 6.7
Transportation 10.0 6.5
Car-free friendliness 7.0 3.5
Walkability 5.4 4.8
Things to do 8.2 6.6
Food & dining 8.2 5.8
Places to stay 7.7 6.0
Nature & outdoors 5.0 7.0
Scenic value 7.0 7.0
Family friendliness 7.5 5.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.9 5.0
Nightlife 5.4 4.8
Remote-work friendliness 6.9 6.3
Road-trip convenience 7.5 6.0
Train-trip convenience 7.7 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3 6.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135 $115
Mid-range $200 $178
Luxury $370 $294
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 98 98
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,400 $1,350
Median home price $285,100 $294,400
Population 1.0M 205K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport EV charging Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Jacksonville (FL) — 2 h 30 min details
Character
Best for Road trips, Car-free travel, Families Beaches, History
Known for Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports
When to go Peak: Spring through summer at the beaches, p… Peak: FSU football home weekends, graduation…

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