| Measure | AtlantaGeorgia, United States Remove Atlanta | AugustaGeorgia, United States Remove Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 6.1 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $148 | $115 |
| Mid-range | $228 | $178 |
| Luxury | $421 | $312 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 100 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,600 | $1,200 |
| Median home price | $395,000 | $225,000 |
| Population | 529K | 202K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Atlanta | — | 2 h 20 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel, History | — |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene |
| When to go | Peak: Periods around Dragon Con, big college… | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.