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Measure ClarksvilleTennessee, United States Remove Clarksville TuscaloosaAlabama, United States Remove Tuscaloosa
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8 6.4
Connector Score 7.1 7.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Affordability 7.0 7.6
Transportation 4.5 9.0
Car-free friendliness 3.0 7.0
Walkability 4.2 7.6
Things to do 6.3 6.2
Food & dining 6.0 6.0
Places to stay 6.3 5.7
Nature & outdoors 5.5 3.5
Scenic value 7.0 4.0
Family friendliness 5.0 4.5
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.8 6.2
Nightlife 3.7 7.5
Remote-work friendliness 5.7 6.3
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.0
Train-trip convenience 1.0 5.9
Bus-trip convenience 6.5 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $93 $102
Mid-range $140 $158
Luxury $242 $277
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 95 89
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,250 $1,200
Population 189K 114K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Clarksville — 5 h 26 min details
Character
Best for History, Wine country Car-free travel, Nightlife
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Pro sports
When to go Peak: Spring and fall plus Fort Campbell grad… —

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