| Measure | SyracuseNew York, United States Remove Syracuse | GatineauQuebec, Canada Remove Gatineau |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Connector Score | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 3.7 | 7.6 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 8.2 |
| Things to do | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $115 | $108 |
| Mid-range | $168 | $157 |
| Luxury | $279 | $264 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 96 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,150 | CA$1,400 |
| Median home price | $138,400 | CA$445,000 |
| Population | 145K | 291K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Syracuse | — | 4 h details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Nightlife | Car-free travel, History, Skiing |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: State Fair, Syracuse University graduat… | Peak: June to September and during Canada Day… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.