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Measure Saratoga SpringsNew York, United States Remove Saratoga Springs CranstonRhode Island, United States Remove Cranston
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.2 6.3
Connector Score 8.3 7.4
Safety 9.0 8.1
Affordability 4.5 5.5
Transportation 8.5 7.0
Car-free friendliness 5.5 5.5
Walkability 3.8 7.9
Things to do 5.6 5.2
Food & dining 5.2 6.0
Places to stay 5.0 5.8
Nature & outdoors 5.5 3.5
Scenic value 5.0 6.0
Family friendliness 5.8 6.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.8 6.4
Nightlife 3.9 4.6
Remote-work friendliness 4.9 5.6
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 $128
Mid-range $293 $185
Luxury $535 $319
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 120 110
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,050 $1,650
Median home price $575,000 $435,000
Population 29K 85K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Saratoga Springs — 3 h 33 min details
Character
Best for — History
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: The August racing season and Travers we… Peak: Summer and early autumn

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