| Measure | WheelingWest Virginia, United States Remove Wheeling | RoanokeVirginia, United States Remove Roanoke |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Connector Score | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 3.7 | 7.8 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Food & dining | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 6.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Nightlife | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $103 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $148 | $158 |
| Luxury | $250 | $273 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 83 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $750 | $1,200 |
| Median home price | $146,500 | $190,500 |
| Population | 26K | 99K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Wheeling | — | 4 h 40 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Budget stays | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: November to January and summer weekends | Peak: Fall foliage and summer |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.