| Measure | NorwalkCalifornia, United States Remove Norwalk | Pembroke PinesFlorida, United States Remove Pembroke Pines | AppletonWisconsin, United States Remove Appleton | Coral SpringsFlorida, United States Remove Coral Springs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 2.4 | 4.5 | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Food & dining | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 8.4 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 | 6.9 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $128 | $153 | $103 | $138 |
| Mid-range | $185 | $225 | $155 | $203 |
| Luxury | $314 | $386 | $252 | $357 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 145 | 120 | 93 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,050 | $2,150 | $1,100 | $2,050 |
| Median home price | $644,700 | $540,000 | $285,000 | $545,400 |
| Population | 97K | 177K | 75K | 139K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Norwalk | — | Far | Far | Far |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | Families | Families, Beaches | Families, Beaches, History | Families, Beaches |
| Known for | Beaches, Theme & amusement parks, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and holidays because of Disneyla… | Peak: December to April | Peak: Mile of Music, EAA AirVenture in Oshkos… | Peak: December to April |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.