| Measure | NorthamptonMassachusetts, United States Remove Northampton | NewportRhode Island, United States Remove Newport |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Connector Score | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Things to do | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Food & dining | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $68 | $210 |
| Mid-range | $108 | $343 |
| Luxury | $183 | $674 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 115 | 138 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,488 | $2,500 |
| Population | 30K | 24K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Northampton | — | 2 h 7 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music | Beaches, National & state parks, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | — | Peak: Memorial Day to Labor Day and jazz/folk… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.