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Measure GettysburgPennsylvania, United States Remove Gettysburg ElizabethNew Jersey, United States Remove Elizabeth
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.6 5.9
Connector Score 6.5 8.2
Safety 9.0 7.0
Affordability 6.5 5.0
Transportation 7.0 7.0
Car-free friendliness 5.5 4.5
Walkability 7.3 4.3
Things to do 4.0 5.8
Food & dining 3.5 5.8
Places to stay 4.5 6.1
Nature & outdoors 2.0 3.5
Scenic value 3.8 4.5
Family friendliness 5.3 6.4
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.5 5.2
Nightlife 3.5 3.8
Remote-work friendliness 4.8 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $130 $128
Mid-range $198 $185
Luxury $345 $306
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 100 115
Typical 1-bedroom rent — $1,800
Median home price $299,000 $449,300
Population 8,365 142K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Gettysburg — 4 h details
Character
Best for Wine country History
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: July 1-3 anniversary weekend, Memorial… —

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