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Measure NapervilleIllinois, United States Remove Naperville ToledoOhio, United States Remove Toledo
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.0 6.0
Connector Score 7.5 8.8
Safety 9.6 2.6
Affordability 3.1 7.7
Transportation 7.0 10.0
Car-free friendliness 4.5 7.0
Walkability 4.3 5.1
Things to do 5.6 6.0
Food & dining 5.8 4.6
Places to stay 6.1 6.1
Nature & outdoors 5.0 3.5
Scenic value 6.8 5.3
Family friendliness 7.9 6.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.0 4.0
Nightlife 3.8 3.4
Remote-work friendliness 5.2 6.1
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $135 $95
Mid-range $198 $138
Luxury $325 $226
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 135 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,850 $900
Median home price $540,200 $114,500
Population 153K 263K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Naperville — 5 h 38 min details
Character
Best for Families, History Car-free travel, History
Known for Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Summer and December holiday period Peak: Summer and fall for zoo, Jeep Fest and…

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