Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Burlington, VT
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 6 and Burlington wins 17.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 6 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 17 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 46 | 89 Best |
| Coffee | 74 | 86 Best |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 30 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 69 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 60 | 88 Best |
| Events | 87 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 61 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 29 | 38 Best |
| Climate | 13 | 24 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 79 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 71 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 64 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 16 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 44 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 13 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 49 | 46 Best |
| Economic Strain | 7 Best | 48 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 59 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 →