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Measure BurbankCalifornia, United States Remove Burbank FontanaCalifornia, United States Remove Fontana
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.5 6.6
Connector Score 8.5 9.1
Safety 7.8 7.0
Affordability 1.4 4.0
Transportation 7.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 4.5 5.5
Walkability 3.7 4.4
Things to do 6.0 6.6
Food & dining 5.6 6.0
Places to stay 5.9 6.3
Nature & outdoors 4.0 7.5
Scenic value 4.5 7.8
Family friendliness 8.1 4.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.5 5.4
Nightlife 3.7 5.0
Remote-work friendliness 4.7 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 6.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $170 $120
Mid-range $250 $178
Luxury $421 $307
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 168 125
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,400 $1,950
Median home price $1,200,000 $586,800
Population 103K 221K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Burbank — 1 h 12 min details
Character
Best for Families Outdoors, History
Known for Mountains & hiking, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports
When to go Peak: Summer and holidays Peak: Demand follows business travel and ware…

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