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Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8 6.2
Connector Score 8.1 6.7
Safety 5.0 7.8
Affordability 7.5 6.7
Transportation 8.0 8.0
Car-free friendliness 5.0 5.0
Walkability 5.1 4.6
Things to do 5.5 6.1
Food & dining 4.2 6.8
Places to stay 5.2 7.3
Nature & outdoors 3.5 2.0
Scenic value 4.8 3.0
Family friendliness 4.5 4.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.6 5.6
Nightlife 3.6 4.0
Remote-work friendliness 6.1 6.5
Road-trip convenience 6.5 5.8
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3 7.3
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $88 $140
Mid-range $134 $205
Luxury $214 $370
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 90 98
Typical 1-bedroom rent $900 $1,300
Median home price $255,000 $333,000
Population 41K 330K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Florence — 6 h 46 min details
Character
Best for — —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping Wineries & breweries
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