| Measure | CranstonRhode Island, United States Remove Cranston | QuincyMassachusetts, United States Remove Quincy | NapervilleIllinois, United States Remove Naperville | ArvadaColorado, United States Remove Arvada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Connector Score | 7.4 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 8.1 | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Affordability | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 7.9 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 5.1 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.6 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.4 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $128 | $150 | $135 | $145 |
| Mid-range | $185 | $218 | $198 | $205 |
| Luxury | $319 | $365 | $325 | $355 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 110 | 138 | 135 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,650 | $2,500 | $1,850 | $1,800 |
| Median home price | $435,000 | $625,000 | $540,200 | $632,600 |
| Population | 85K | 103K | 153K | 123K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Cranston | — | 56 min details | Far | Far |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | History | Families, Beaches, History | Families, History | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Family & kids | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and early autumn | Peak: Summer through October | Peak: Summer and December holiday period | Peak: June to September and around Red Rocks… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.