Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Des Moines, IA
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 10 and Des Moines wins 13.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Des Moines
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 Best | 39 |
| Drinks | 46 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 75 Best | 35 |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 87 |
| Star Power | 30 | 56 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 | 78 Best |
| Culture | 59 | 75 Best |
| Events | 79 | 85 Best |
| Sports | 54 | 86 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 83 Best | 45 |
| City Vibe | 16 | 59 Best |
| Climate | 13 | 29 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 26 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 52 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 61 | 75 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 61 |
| Traffic | 16 Best | 19 |
| Air Quality | 15 Best | 90 |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 23 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 8 Best | 26 |
| 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 →