| Measure | DuluthMinnesota, United States Remove Duluth | Iowa CityIowa, United States Remove Iowa City |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Connector Score | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Things to do | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Family friendliness | 7.2 | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.9 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $123 | $98 |
| Mid-range | $203 | $150 |
| Luxury | $347 | $256 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 98 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Population | 88K | 76K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Duluth | — | 8 h 24 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Skiing | — |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Nightlife, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to August, fall color season, and… | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.