Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Baltimore, MD
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 81, ahead by 8 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 10 and Baltimore wins 13.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Baltimore
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | Baltimore, MD |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 | 72 Best |
| Drinks | 46 | 83 Best |
| Coffee | 74 Best | 53 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 72 |
| Star Power | 30 | 90 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 | 71 Best |
| Culture | 60 | 70 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 73 |
| Sports | 65 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 11 |
| City Vibe | 29 | 46 Best |
| Climate | 13 | 64 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 85 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 Best | 35 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 74 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 16 Best | 86 |
| Air Quality | 44 | 23 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 33 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 | 10 Best |
| Economic Strain | 7 Best | 91 |
| 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 →