| Measure | SedonaArizona, United States Remove Sedona | TellurideColorado, United States Remove Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Connector Score | 7.4 | 5.1 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Affordability | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Food & dining | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $160 | $220 |
| Mid-range | $283 | $360 |
| Luxury | $510 | $700 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 128 | 157 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Population | 9,619 | 2,607 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Sedona | — | 7 h 13 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Skiing |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports |
| When to go | Peak: Seasons are March-May and September-Oct… | Peak: Dec-Mar ski season, summer festivals, F… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.