| Measure | Carson CityNevada, United States Remove Carson City |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 7.0 |
| Safety | 7.6 |
| Affordability | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 5.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 6.9 |
| Things to do | 5.8 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.9 |
| Nightlife | 6.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $115 |
| Mid-range | $168 |
| Luxury | $279 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,450 |
| Median home price | $515,000 |
| Population | 59K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | History |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Summer and Nevada Day weekend |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.