Head to Head
Bend, OR vs San Diego, CA
Bend and San Diego tie at a Fun Score of 78. Across 23 individual factors, Bend wins 13 and San Diego wins 8, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Bend
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — San Diego
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Bend, OR | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 Best | 71 |
| Drinks | 88 Best | 66 |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 79 |
| Live Music | 80 | 80 |
| Star Power | 8 | 86 Best |
| Outdoors | 88 Best | 33 |
| Culture | 47 Best | 44 |
| Events | 34 | 71 Best |
| Sports | 43 | 54 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 84 Best | 70 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 70 |
| Climate | 2 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 4 | 67 Best |
| Walkability | 0 | 52 Best |
| Higher Education | 12 | 70 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 85 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 10 Best | 20 |
| Traffic | 5 Best | 55 |
| Air Quality | 1 Best | 56 |
| Disaster Risk | 11 Best | 86 |
| Weather Extremes | 55 | 35 Best |
| Economic Strain | 23 Best | 43 |
| 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 →