| Measure | GettysburgPennsylvania, United States Remove Gettysburg | HamptonVirginia, United States Remove Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Connector Score | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 7.3 | 4.3 |
| Things to do | 4.0 | 6.9 |
| Food & dining | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Scenic value | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.3 | 8.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $130 | $107 |
| Mid-range | $198 | $153 |
| Luxury | $345 | $251 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | — | $1,400 |
| Median home price | $299,000 | $300,000 |
| Population | 8,365 | 137K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Gettysburg | — | 4 h 43 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Wine country | Families, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music | Beaches, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: July 1-3 anniversary weekend, Memorial… | Peak: Summer and fall event weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.