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Measure VallejoCalifornia, United States Remove Vallejo
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.3
Connector Score 7.9
Safety 1.0
Affordability 3.7
Transportation 7.5
Car-free friendliness 7.0
Walkability 7.9
Things to do 6.0
Food & dining 4.8
Places to stay 5.8
Nature & outdoors 3.5
Scenic value 5.3
Family friendliness 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.5
Nightlife 4.5
Remote-work friendliness 4.6
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $120
Mid-range $173
Luxury $294
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 128
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,950
Median home price $589,500
Population 123K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Ferry
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Car-free travel, History, Wine country
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping
When to go Peak: Summer weekends and fall Fright Fest

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

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