| Measure | Ann ArborMichigan, United States Remove Ann Arbor | AppletonWisconsin, United States Remove Appleton |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 9.0 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Affordability | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Things to do | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Food & dining | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Places to stay | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.0 | 9.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $128 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $205 | $155 |
| Luxury | $352 | $252 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,650 | $1,100 |
| Population | 122K | 75K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Ann Arbor | — | 6 h 26 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | Families, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Food scene, Pro sports, Shopping | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Michigan home football weekends, gradua… | Peak: Mile of Music, EAA AirVenture in Oshkos… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.