| Measure | HonoluluHawaii, United States Remove Honolulu | CharlottetownPrince Edward Island, Canada Remove Charlottetown | Virginia BeachVirginia, United States Remove Virginia Beach | QuincyMassachusetts, United States Remove Quincy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 4.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 1.0 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 2.9 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.0 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 5.1 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Things to do | 6.2 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Food & dining | 6.0 | 5.4 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.3 | 5.2 | 7.8 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.2 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.0 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 5.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $250 | $127 | $140 | $150 |
| Mid-range | $375 | $189 | $238 | $218 |
| Luxury | $750 | $316 | $433 | $365 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 180 | 108 | 105 | 138 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,500 | CA$1,700 | $1,700 | $2,500 |
| Median home price | $1,100,000 | CA$425,000 | $382,500 | $625,000 |
| Population | 342K | 39K | 454K | 103K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Ferry Airport | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Honolulu | — | Far | Far | Far |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | Beaches | Outdoors, Families, Beaches | Outdoors, Families, Food lovers | Families, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Family & kids | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Family & kids | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Seasons are mid-December to March and J… | Peak: July to August | Peak: Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends… | Peak: Summer through October |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.