| Measure | NewarkNew Jersey, United States Remove Newark | UticaNew York, United States Remove Utica |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 3.6 | 8.1 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 8.2 | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Food & dining | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $133 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $215 | $139 |
| Luxury | $360 | $228 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 129 | 84 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,100 | $900 |
| Median home price | $373,700 | $151,300 |
| Population | 324K | 63K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Newark | — | 4 h 5 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | History, Budget stays |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Live music | Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Fall and spring event seasons, big conc… | Peak: Boilermaker weekend, Utica College and… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.