Head to Head
Austin, TX vs Telluride, CO
Austin leads with a Fun Score of 76, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Austin wins 11 and Telluride wins 12.
- Factor wins — Austin
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Austin, TX | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 77 Best | 75 |
| Coffee | 73 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 75 | 87 Best |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 46 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 46 | 92 Best |
| Events | 68 Best | 2 |
| Sports | 58 Best | 42 |
| Unique Hangouts | 71 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 44 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 59 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 54 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 65 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 92 Best | 56 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 65 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 56 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 79 | 12 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 55 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 20 | 2 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 →