| Measure | WheelingWest Virginia, United States Remove Wheeling | Fredericksburg (VA)Virginia, United States Remove Fredericksburg (VA) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Connector Score | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 8.2 | 5.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 3.7 | 7.6 |
| Things to do | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Food & dining | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Places to stay | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 6.4 | 3.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| 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 | $120 |
| Mid-range | $148 | $178 |
| Luxury | $250 | $299 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 83 | 110 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $750 | $1,650 |
| Population | 26K | 30K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Ferry |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Wheeling | — | 5 h 2 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Budget stays | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: November to January and summer weekends | Peak: Spring and fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.