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Measure Santa ClaritaCalifornia, United States Remove Santa Clarita
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.6
Connector Score 7.8
Safety 8.1
Affordability 1.8
Transportation 5.0
Car-free friendliness 2.5
Walkability 4.4
Things to do 6.3
Food & dining 4.8
Places to stay 6.3
Nature & outdoors 5.5
Scenic value 6.8
Family friendliness 8.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.7
Nightlife 4.5
Remote-work friendliness 5.1
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $148
Mid-range $218
Luxury $363
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 155
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,350
Median home price $796,000
Population 228K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Families, History
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Summer and October

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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