| Measure | Saratoga SpringsNew York, United States Remove Saratoga Springs | Springfield (MA)Massachusetts, United States Remove Springfield (MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Connector Score | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 7.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $180 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $293 | $172 |
| Luxury | $535 | $289 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 120 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,050 | $1,450 |
| Population | 29K | 155K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Saratoga Springs | — | 2 h 9 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Nightlife, History |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: The August racing season and Travers we… | Peak: The Big E weeks, fall foliage and colle… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.