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Measure BransonMissouri, United States Remove Branson TulsaOklahoma, United States Remove Tulsa
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.4 6.1
Connector Score 6.6 7.1
Safety 5.0 2.9
Affordability 7.2 7.6
Transportation 8.0 8.5
Car-free friendliness 5.0 6.5
Walkability 4.3 8.2
Things to do 4.6 6.2
Food & dining 3.1 4.9
Places to stay 4.6 6.4
Nature & outdoors 5.5 3.5
Scenic value 5.5 4.8
Family friendliness 6.0 6.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.4 5.1
Nightlife 3.1 3.6
Remote-work friendliness 5.0 6.3
Road-trip convenience 6.2 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.1 7.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $40 $109
Mid-range $73 $168
Luxury $168 $307
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 93 89
Typical 1-bedroom rent $900 $1,000
Median home price $251,000 $205,300
Population 13K 416K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Branson — 3 h details
Character
Best for — —
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Live music Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Summer and Nov-Dec Christmas Peak: During Oktoberfest, State Fair and coll…

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