| Measure | WaterburyConnecticut, United States Remove Waterbury | BostonMassachusetts, United States Remove Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Connector Score | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Affordability | 7.1 | 2.1 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 7.9 |
| Things to do | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.7 | 7.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 8.0 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $110 | $203 |
| Mid-range | $163 | $313 |
| Luxury | $273 | $597 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 94 | 149 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,450 | $3,200 |
| Median home price | $208,500 | $859,000 |
| Population | 116K | 673K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Waterbury | — | 2 h 45 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and fall foliage | Peak: Fall foliage, graduation season, Marath… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.