| Measure | High PointNorth Carolina, United States Remove High Point | Charleston (WV)West Virginia, United States Remove Charleston (WV) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Connector Score | 8.2 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Things to do | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $99 | $100 |
| Mid-range | $149 | $148 |
| Luxury | $281 | $238 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,100 | $900 |
| Median home price | $235,800 | $203,300 |
| Population | 121K | 46K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from High Point | — | 4 h 27 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Shopping | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping |
| When to go | — | Peak: Periods are Sternwheel Regatta weekend… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.