Head to Head
Austin, TX vs Bend, OR
Austin leads with a Fun Score of 76, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Austin wins 12 and Bend wins 11.
- Factor wins — Austin
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Bend
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Austin, TX | Bend, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 Best | 74 |
| Drinks | 77 | 88 Best |
| Coffee | 73 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 75 Best | 74 |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 8 |
| Outdoors | 46 | 87 Best |
| Culture | 46 | 47 Best |
| Events | 68 Best | 56 |
| Sports | 58 Best | 40 |
| Unique Hangouts | 71 | 83 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 44 Best | 2 |
| Transit Quality | 59 Best | 4 |
| Walkability | 54 Best | 0 |
| Higher Education | 65 Best | 12 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 92 Best | 90 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 65 | 10 Best |
| Traffic | 56 | 5 Best |
| Air Quality | 79 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 55 | 11 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 55 Best |
| Economic Strain | 20 | 17 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 →