| Measure | YoungstownOhio, United States Remove Youngstown | ClevelandOhio, United States Remove Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Affordability | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Things to do | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.1 | 6.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $88 | $135 |
| Mid-range | $128 | $208 |
| Luxury | $210 | $358 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 55 | 85 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $750 | $1,150 |
| Median home price | $63,300 | $150,000 |
| Population | 59K | 364K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Youngstown | — | 1 h 5 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Wine country, Budget stays | Car-free travel, Budget stays |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and event weekends | Peak: June to September and Guardians home st… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.