United States · Backpacking
Cities in United States ranked by editorial Backpacking score. Representative 5-day couple budget shown alongside each entry so you can balance fit against cost.
| City | Score | 5-day couple budget |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 70 | $1,144.31 |
| Los Angeles | 70 | $1,080.86 |
| Brooklyn | 70 | $1,028.55 |
| Chicago | 70 | $1,014.43 |
| Queens | 70 | $969.73 |
| Houston | 70 | $953.48 |
| Phoenix | 70 | $906.27 |
| Philadelphia | 70 | $892.15 |
| San Antonio | 70 | $839.22 |
| Manhattan | 70 | $780.39 |