| Measure | UticaNew York, United States Remove Utica |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 5.8 |
| Connector Score | 8.0 |
| Safety | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 8.1 |
| Transportation | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 4.0 |
| Things to do | 5.5 |
| Food & dining | 6.3 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 3.5 |
| Family friendliness | 6.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $95 |
| Mid-range | $139 |
| Luxury | $228 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 84 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $900 |
| Population | 63K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | History, Budget stays |
| Known for | Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Boilermaker weekend, Utica College and… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.