Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Boulder, CO
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 11 and Boulder wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 46 | 73 Best |
| Coffee | 74 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 30 | 31 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 60 Best | 57 |
| Events | 87 Best | 85 |
| Sports | 61 | 76 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 29 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 13 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 77 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 74 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 40 |
| Traffic | 16 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 44 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 18 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 7 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 →