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Measure TuscaloosaAlabama, United States Remove Tuscaloosa
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.4
Connector Score 7.0
Safety 5.0
Affordability 7.6
Transportation 9.0
Car-free friendliness 7.0
Walkability 7.6
Things to do 6.2
Food & dining 6.0
Places to stay 5.7
Nature & outdoors 3.5
Scenic value 4.0
Family friendliness 4.5
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.2
Nightlife 7.5
Remote-work friendliness 6.3
Road-trip convenience 6.0
Train-trip convenience 5.9
Bus-trip convenience 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $102
Mid-range $158
Luxury $277
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 89
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,200
Median home price $299,700
Population 114K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Car-free travel, Nightlife
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Pro sports
When to go —

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