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Measure AthensGeorgia, United States Remove Athens
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.5
Connector Score 6.0
Safety 6.7
Affordability 5.8
Transportation 6.0
Car-free friendliness 4.5
Walkability 5.4
Things to do 6.1
Food & dining 6.0
Places to stay 5.3
Nature & outdoors 2.0
Scenic value 3.0
Family friendliness 4.8
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.7
Nightlife 7.6
Remote-work friendliness 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.2
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $70
Mid-range $178
Luxury $294
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 107
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,250
Population 129K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Nightlife, Live music
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: UGA home football weekends, graduation…

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

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