| Measure | AnnapolisMaryland, United States Remove Annapolis | Newport NewsVirginia, United States Remove Newport News |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Connector Score | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Safety | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Affordability | 4.0 | 6.7 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 5.2 | 7.3 |
| Things to do | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 8.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $160 | $107 |
| Mid-range | $255 | $153 |
| Luxury | $452 | $251 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 125 | 98 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,795 | $1,350 |
| Population | 41K | 183K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Annapolis | — | 3 h 6 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: October boat shows, Naval Academy gradu… | Peak: Summer and holiday events |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.