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Measure SyracuseNew York, United States Remove Syracuse BrockvilleOntario, Canada Remove Brockville
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 5.9
Connector Score 8.4 7.4
Safety 3.7 7.3
Affordability 7.2 6.9
Transportation 8.5 5.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 5.5
Walkability 4.7 6.7
Things to do 6.6 5.1
Food & dining 6.1 3.4
Places to stay 5.8 4.9
Nature & outdoors 3.5 5.5
Scenic value 4.0 5.8
Family friendliness 6.2 5.5
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9 6.2
Nightlife 7.6 3.3
Remote-work friendliness 6.3 4.6
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 8.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $115 $99
Mid-range $168 $140
Luxury $279 $217
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 93 96
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,150 CA$1,350
Median home price $138,400 CA$475,000
Population 145K 22K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Train
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Syracuse — 2 h 34 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, Live music, Shopping
When to go Peak: State Fair, Syracuse University graduat… Peak: June to September and long weekends

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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