| Measure | Jacksonville (FL)Florida, United States Remove Jacksonville (FL) | Charleston (SC)South Carolina, United States Remove Charleston (SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 8.9 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Affordability | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 8.2 | 6.3 |
| Food & dining | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 7.7 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Family friendliness | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $135 | $173 |
| Mid-range | $200 | $278 |
| Luxury | $370 | $521 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 98 | 113 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,400 | $1,900 |
| Population | 1.0M | 159K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport EV charging | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Jacksonville (FL) | — | 4 h 40 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, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Spring through summer at the beaches, p… | Peak: Spring, fall, and holidays |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.