| Measure | SyracuseNew York, United States Remove Syracuse | Saratoga SpringsNew York, United States Remove Saratoga Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 3.7 | 9.0 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Things to do | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Family friendliness | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 7.6 | 3.9 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $115 | $180 |
| Mid-range | $168 | $293 |
| Luxury | $279 | $535 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,150 | $2,050 |
| Median home price | $138,400 | $575,000 |
| Population | 145K | 29K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Syracuse | — | 2 h 49 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Nightlife | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: State Fair, Syracuse University graduat… | Peak: The August racing season and Travers we… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.