| Measure | AnnapolisMaryland, United States Remove Annapolis | North BattlefordSaskatchewan, Canada Remove North Battleford | TallahasseeFlorida, United States Remove Tallahassee | YellowknifeNorthwest Territories, Canada Remove Yellowknife |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 5.5 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Connector Score | 7.2 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Safety | 3.6 | 1.5 | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Affordability | 4.0 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Things to do | 5.6 | 5.0 | 6.6 | 4.9 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Nightlife | 6.3 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $160 | $90 | $115 | $168 |
| Mid-range | $255 | $124 | $178 | $237 |
| Luxury | $452 | $188 | $294 | $375 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 125 | — | 98 | 135 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,795 | CA$975 | $1,350 | CA$1,950 |
| Population | 41K | 14K | 205K | 20K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Airport Camping | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Annapolis | — | Far | Far | Far |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | History | Outdoors, Beaches, History | Beaches, History | History |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: October boat shows, Naval Academy gradu… | Peak: June to August and Territorial Days | Peak: FSU football home weekends, graduation… | Peak: Aurora time and June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.