Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Austin, TX
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 6 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 14 and Austin wins 9.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Austin
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 | 76 Best |
| Drinks | 46 | 77 Best |
| Coffee | 74 Best | 71 |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 73 |
| Star Power | 30 | 65 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 Best | 46 |
| Culture | 60 Best | 46 |
| Events | 87 Best | 77 |
| Sports | 61 Best | 37 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 71 |
| City Vibe | 29 | 86 Best |
| Climate | 13 | 44 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 59 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 54 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 Best | 65 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 87 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 65 |
| Traffic | 16 Best | 56 |
| Air Quality | 44 Best | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 55 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 7 Best | 17 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 35 Best |
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 →