| Measure | HamptonVirginia, United States Remove Hampton | QuincyMassachusetts, United States Remove Quincy | OceansideCalifornia, United States Remove Oceanside | SavannahGeorgia, United States Remove Savannah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.3 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Affordability | 7.0 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 6.7 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Things to do | 6.9 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 5.8 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 7.8 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Family friendliness | 8.1 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.9 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $107 | $150 | $170 | $155 |
| Mid-range | $153 | $218 | $255 | $240 |
| Luxury | $251 | $365 | $440 | $428 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 95 | 138 | 130 | 98 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,400 | $2,500 | $2,450 | $1,563 |
| Median home price | $300,000 | $625,000 | $900,000 | $332,000 |
| Population | 137K | 103K | 170K | 149K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Hampton | — | 10 h 52 min details | Far | 10 h 19 min details |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | Families, Beaches, History | Families, Beaches, History | Beaches, History | Car-free travel, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and fall event weekends | Peak: Summer through October | Peak: Summer and holiday weekends | Peak: Periods are March-April (St |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.