Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Boise, ID
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 15 and Boise wins 8.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 74 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 68 | 74 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 88 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 69 Best |
| Culture | 77 Best | 60 |
| Events | 88 Best | 87 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 71 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 60 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 44 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 7 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 82 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →