Head to Head
Boston, MA vs Orlando, FL
Boston leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 25 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boston wins 14 and Orlando wins 9.
- Factor wins — Boston
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Orlando
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Boston, MA | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 80 Best | 66 |
| Drinks | 65 | 69 Best |
| Coffee | 85 Best | 69 |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 84 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 53 |
| Outdoors | 59 Best | 29 |
| Culture | 74 Best | 51 |
| Events | 82 | 92 Best |
| Sports | 87 Best | 82 |
| Unique Hangouts | 51 | 87 Best |
| City Vibe | 84 Best | 76 |
| Climate | 35 | 72 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 56 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 56 |
| Higher Education | 87 Best | 20 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 71 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 35 Best | 82 |
| Traffic | 88 | 78 Best |
| Air Quality | 11 | 3 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 26 Best | 65 |
| Weather Extremes | 26 | 12 Best |
| Economic Strain | 35 Best | 65 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 35 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 →