Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Boulder, CO
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 13 and Boulder wins 10.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 74 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 68 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 77 Best | 57 |
| Events | 88 Best | 85 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 76 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 47 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 63 | 74 Best |
| Higher Education | 82 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 18 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 35 Best | 63 |
| 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 →