Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Cleveland, OH
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 5 points. Across 22 individual factors, Boise wins 9 and Cleveland wins 13.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 13 of 22
| Factor | Boise, ID | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 46 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 74 | 80 Best |
| Live Music | 88 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 30 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 Best | 57 |
| Culture | 60 | 81 Best |
| Events | 87 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 61 | 68 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 29 | 67 Best |
| Climate | 13 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 84 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 68 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 Best | 45 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 16 Best | 45 |
| Air Quality | 44 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 58 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 7 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 8 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 →