Head to Head
Austin, TX vs Lexington, KY
Austin and Lexington tie at a Fun Score of 74. Across 23 individual factors, Austin wins 11 and Lexington wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Austin
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Austin, TX | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 76 Best | 47 |
| Drinks | 77 Best | 48 |
| Coffee | 71 Best | 32 |
| Live Music | 73 Best | 35 |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 47 |
| Outdoors | 46 Best | 22 |
| Culture | 46 | 50 Best |
| Events | 77 Best | 75 |
| Sports | 37 | 85 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 71 | 72 Best |
| City Vibe | 86 | 87 Best |
| Climate | 44 | 59 Best |
| Transit Quality | 59 Best | 47 |
| Walkability | 54 Best | 27 |
| Higher Education | 65 | 85 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 87 Best | 81 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 65 | 29 Best |
| Traffic | 56 | 26 Best |
| Air Quality | 82 | 5 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 55 | 23 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 27 Best |
| Economic Strain | 17 Best | 27 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →