Head to Head
Bend, OR vs Boulder, CO
Bend and Boulder tie at a Fun Score of 78. Across 23 individual factors, Bend wins 11 and Boulder wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Bend
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Bend, OR | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 88 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 88 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 80 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 8 | 31 Best |
| Outdoors | 88 Best | 84 |
| Culture | 47 | 57 Best |
| Events | 34 | 85 Best |
| Sports | 43 | 76 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 84 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 2 | 3 Best |
| Transit Quality | 4 | 77 Best |
| Walkability | 0 | 74 Best |
| Higher Education | 12 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 10 Best | 40 |
| Traffic | 5 Best | 9 |
| Air Quality | 1 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 11 Best | 18 |
| Weather Extremes | 55 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 23 Best | 63 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →