Head to Head
Boise, ID vs Santa Barbara, CA
Boise and Santa Barbara tie at a Fun Score of 80. Across 23 individual factors, Boise wins 11 and Santa Barbara wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Boise
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Boise, ID | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 | 88 Best |
| Drinks | 46 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 74 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 84 |
| Star Power | 30 | 41 Best |
| Outdoors | 69 Best | 63 |
| Culture | 60 | 80 Best |
| Events | 87 Best | 56 |
| Sports | 61 Best | 29 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 39 |
| City Vibe | 29 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 13 | 88 Best |
| Transit Quality | 14 | 59 Best |
| Walkability | 42 Best | 15 |
| Higher Education | 71 Best | 62 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 60 | 83 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 2 Best | 27 |
| Traffic | 16 | 8 Best |
| Air Quality | 44 | 17 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 13 Best | 73 |
| Weather Extremes | 49 | 4 Best |
| Economic Strain | 7 Best | 30 |
| 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 →