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Measure GettysburgPennsylvania, United States Remove Gettysburg Jersey CityNew Jersey, United States Remove Jersey City
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.7 6.3
Connector Score 6.5 8.7
Safety 9.0 5.3
Affordability 6.5 2.8
Transportation 7.0 10.0
Car-free friendliness 5.5 7.0
Walkability 7.3 5.2
Things to do 4.2 6.5
Food & dining 4.0 6.2
Places to stay 4.5 6.4
Nature & outdoors 2.0 5.5
Scenic value 3.8 5.0
Family friendliness 5.3 6.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.5 4.9
Nightlife 3.5 4.1
Remote-work friendliness 5.0 5.3
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 7.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 7.1
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $130 $160
Mid-range $198 $258
Luxury $345 $459
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 100 140
Typical 1-bedroom rent — $2,472
Population 8,365 302K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Gettysburg — 4 h 14 min details
Character
Best for Wine country Car-free travel
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: July 1-3 anniversary weekend, Memorial… Peak: Spring and fall, big Manhattan events…

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