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Measure BaltimoreMaryland, United States Remove Baltimore AnnapolisMaryland, United States Remove Annapolis
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.6 5.4
Connector Score 8.5 7.2
Safety 1.7 3.6
Affordability 6.1 4.0
Transportation 10.0 6.5
Car-free friendliness 8.5 4.0
Walkability 8.4 5.2
Things to do 6.8 5.3
Food & dining 5.3 5.7
Places to stay 6.8 5.4
Nature & outdoors 5.5 5.5
Scenic value 5.8 5.5
Family friendliness 6.3 4.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9 4.6
Nightlife 3.9 6.3
Remote-work friendliness 6.2 5.4
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.8 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 8.0 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135 $160
Mid-range $210 $255
Luxury $378 $452
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 104 125
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,450 $1,795
Median home price $244,800 $669,600
Population 570K 41K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Baltimore — 40 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel History
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife
When to go — Peak: October boat shows, Naval Academy gradu…

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