Head to Head
Boise, ID vs San Diego, CA
Boise leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 12 and San Diego wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — San Diego
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 | 71 Best |
| Drinks | 46 | 66 Best |
| Coffee | 74 | 79 Best |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 80 |
| Star Power | 30 | 86 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 Best | 33 |
| Culture | 60 Best | 44 |
| Events | 87 Best | 71 |
| Sports | 61 Best | 54 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 70 |
| City Vibe | 29 | 70 Best |
| Climate | 13 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 67 Best |
| Walkability | 42 | 52 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 Best | 70 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 85 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 20 |
| Traffic | 16 Best | 55 |
| Air Quality | 44 Best | 56 |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 86 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 | 35 Best |
| Economic Strain | 7 Best | 43 |
| 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 →