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Measure OrlandoFlorida, United States Remove Orlando Pompano BeachFlorida, United States Remove Pompano Beach
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 5.6
Connector Score 8.4 7.8
Safety 3.6 5.4
Affordability 6.2 5.5
Transportation 10.0 5.0
Car-free friendliness 7.0 2.5
Walkability 4.7 4.2
Things to do 5.8 5.9
Food & dining 6.2 6.8
Places to stay 6.5 6.3
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 4.0 5.3
Family friendliness 7.2 4.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.2 4.8
Nightlife 4.2 4.7
Remote-work friendliness 6.1 5.9
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $130 $138
Mid-range $200 $213
Luxury $465 $373
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 103 110
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,400 $1,950
Population 334K 117K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Orlando — 3 h details
Character
Best for Car-free travel Beaches
Known for Lakes & rivers, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids Beaches, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music
When to go Peak: Spring break, Christmas week, summer Peak: December to April

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