| Measure | Saratoga SpringsNew York, United States Remove Saratoga Springs | LowellMassachusetts, United States Remove Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 8.0 |
| Things to do | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $180 | $133 |
| Mid-range | $293 | $195 |
| Luxury | $535 | $332 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 120 | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,050 | $2,100 |
| Median home price | $575,000 | $525,000 |
| Population | 29K | 116K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Saratoga Springs | — | 3 h 3 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | 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, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: The August racing season and Travers we… | Peak: Late spring through fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.