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Measure Salt Lake CityUtah, United States Remove Salt Lake City
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8
Connector Score 6.8
Safety 3.3
Affordability 4.1
Transportation 8.5
Car-free friendliness 6.0
Walkability 5.1
Things to do 6.6
Food & dining 4.8
Places to stay 6.3
Nature & outdoors 6.5
Scenic value 6.8
Family friendliness 6.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.3
Nightlife 4.5
Remote-work friendliness 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.4
Train-trip convenience 5.7
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $148
Mid-range $225
Luxury $433
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 124
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,600
Population 218K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for History, Skiing
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Seasons are ski season and summer natio…

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