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Measure GreensboroNorth Carolina, United States Remove Greensboro Wilmington (NC)North Carolina, United States Remove Wilmington (NC)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 6.3
Connector Score 8.4 6.4
Safety 2.9 6.0
Affordability 7.1 5.7
Transportation 10.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 8.5 6.5
Walkability 7.6 7.9
Things to do 5.6 6.0
Food & dining 4.7 5.5
Places to stay 6.2 5.8
Nature & outdoors 2.0 5.0
Scenic value 3.0 6.8
Family friendliness 7.6 6.7
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.0 6.0
Nightlife 3.4 4.6
Remote-work friendliness 6.1 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.2
Train-trip convenience 8.8 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 8.0 7.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $113 $158
Mid-range $165 $230
Luxury $281 $396
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 94 108
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,300 $1,350
Population 309K 127K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Greensboro — 3 h 54 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel, Families Beaches, History
Known for Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Family & kids Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Large events at the Coliseum and furnit… Peak: June to August and Azalea Festival week…

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