New York City | 6M City Score Breakdown 🏙️ | The 10 Categories That Shape a World City

Take a closer look at New York City through the lens of the *6M City Score*, our system that evaluates how a city feels, functions, and welcomes travelers.

This breakdown video walks you through the ten categories behind the score, using three simple variables in each. It’s a clear, honest look at what NYC does exceptionally well and where it presents its biggest challenges.

How the 6M City Score Works
Each city is evaluated across 10 categories, each scored from 0–10.

Every category uses three core variables:
1. Transportation – metro & bus efficiency • walkability • ride-share availability
2. Affordability – hotel & meal costs • free attractions • value for money
3. Safety – tourist-area safety • nighttime comfort • emergency response
4. Family-Friendly – family activities • stroller access • kid-friendly options
5. Food Scene – variety • local identity • restaurant quality
6. Cultural Life – museums & landmarks • festivals • historical depth
7. Nature Access – parks • nearby escapes • open-air feel
8. Nightlife – variety • after-dark safety • late-night culture
9. Cleanliness – streets • building upkeep • transit cleanliness
10. Weather – climate comfort • seasonal extremes • ideal travel months

All ten scores combine into a final *100-point 6M City Score*.

NYC: Where It Shines & Where It Struggles
New York City performs strongest in culture, food, transportation, and nightlife. Its museums, Broadway scene, global cuisine, and around-the-clock mobility give it a distinctive edge and a rhythm unmatched by most cities.

Its challenges come from affordability and cleanliness, shaped by scale, demand, and the constant pace of city life. Even so, NYC remains a high performer across the board — a city that delivers immense variety and energy at every turn.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:06 Transportation
00:18 Affordability
00:32 Safety
00:46 Family-Friendly
01:01 Food Scene
01:15 Cultural Life
01:29 Nature Access
01:41 Nightlife
01:55 Cleanliness
02:09 Weather
02:25 6M City Score

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