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Measure YumaArizona, United States Remove Yuma MurrietaCalifornia, United States Remove Murrieta
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.4 5.9
Connector Score 5.9 8.1
Safety 5.0 8.5
Affordability 7.2 3.1
Transportation 7.0 5.0
Car-free friendliness 4.5 4.0
Walkability 4.1 4.2
Things to do 5.1 6.4
Food & dining 4.7 7.9
Places to stay 6.4 6.1
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 5.3 5.3
Family friendliness 4.0 7.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.0 6.3
Nightlife 6.0 8.2
Remote-work friendliness 5.7 5.0
Road-trip convenience 6.6 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $99 $138
Mid-range $147 $205
Luxury $243 $370
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 93 135
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,100 $2,150
Median home price $230,000 $657,000
Population 105K 114K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport RV-friendly Drive Train
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Yuma — 3 h 49 min details
Character
Best for History Food lovers, Nightlife, History
Known for Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Nightlife Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Winter due to snowbirds, Lettuce Days a… Peak: Spring to fall wine season and weekends

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