| Measure | CranstonRhode Island, United States Remove Cranston | PortsmouthNew Hampshire, United States Remove Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Connector Score | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Affordability | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 7.9 | 3.7 |
| Things to do | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $128 | $180 |
| Mid-range | $185 | $278 |
| Luxury | $319 | $485 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 110 | 130 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,650 | $1,900 |
| Median home price | $435,000 | $688,500 |
| Population | 85K | 23K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Cranston | — | 2 h 14 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Families, Beaches |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and early autumn | Peak: June through October, especially summer… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.