| Measure | BaltimoreMaryland, United States Remove Baltimore | ScrantonPennsylvania, United States Remove Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 8.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 8.4 | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Food & dining | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Places to stay | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $135 | $105 |
| Mid-range | $210 | $158 |
| Luxury | $378 | $266 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 104 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,450 | $1,150 |
| Median home price | $244,800 | $226,000 |
| Population | 570K | 76K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Baltimore | — | 3 h 40 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | History, Skiing |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Skiing & winter sports |
| When to go | — | Peak: Late spring to fall and ski weekends in… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.