| Measure | High PointNorth Carolina, United States Remove High Point | AugustaGeorgia, United States Remove Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $99 | $115 |
| Mid-range | $149 | $178 |
| Luxury | $281 | $312 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 100 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Median home price | $235,800 | $225,000 |
| Population | 121K | 202K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from High Point | — | 4 h 51 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene |
| When to go | — | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.