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Measure CranstonRhode Island, United States Remove Cranston NashuaNew Hampshire, United States Remove Nashua
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.3 6.5
Connector Score 7.4 8.2
Safety 8.1 8.1
Affordability 5.5 4.5
Transportation 7.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 6.5
Walkability 7.9 7.8
Things to do 5.2 6.1
Food & dining 6.0 5.8
Places to stay 5.8 5.6
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 6.0 4.8
Family friendliness 6.6 6.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.4 6.6
Nightlife 4.6 4.4
Remote-work friendliness 5.6 5.3
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $128 $143
Mid-range $185 $205
Luxury $319 $345
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 110 120
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,650 $1,950
Population 85K 92K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Cranston — 1 h 37 min details
Character
Best for History —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids
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