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Measure ClevelandOhio, United States Remove Cleveland
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.3
Connector Score 8.5
Safety 1.4
Affordability 8.0
Transportation 10.0
Car-free friendliness 7.0
Walkability 5.3
Things to do 6.6
Food & dining 5.0
Places to stay 6.5
Nature & outdoors 5.5
Scenic value 5.8
Family friendliness 6.3
Solo-traveler friendliness 3.7
Nightlife 3.7
Remote-work friendliness 6.5
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135
Mid-range $208
Luxury $358
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 85
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,150
Population 364K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Car-free travel, Budget stays
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: June to September and Guardians home st…

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