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Measure BurbankCalifornia, United States Remove Burbank PomonaCalifornia, United States Remove Pomona
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.5 5.3
Connector Score 8.5 8.5
Safety 7.8 5.4
Affordability 1.4 3.7
Transportation 7.0 7.0
Car-free friendliness 4.5 4.5
Walkability 3.7 4.3
Things to do 6.0 5.7
Food & dining 5.6 4.6
Places to stay 5.9 6.1
Nature & outdoors 4.0 2.0
Scenic value 4.5 3.5
Family friendliness 8.1 4.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.5 4.8
Nightlife 3.7 3.3
Remote-work friendliness 4.7 5.3
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $170 $120
Mid-range $250 $173
Luxury $421 $286
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 168 128
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,400 $1,850
Median home price $1,200,000 $675,000
Population 103K 148K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Burbank — 47 min details
Character
Best for Families History
Known for Mountains & hiking, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping
When to go Peak: Summer and holidays Peak: During the LA County Fair and spring an…

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