Head to Head
Boston, MA vs Richmond, VA
Boston leads with a Fun Score of 98, ahead by 8 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boston wins 11 and Richmond wins 12.
- Factor wins — Boston
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Boston, MA | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 78 | 85 Best |
| Drinks | 63 | 67 Best |
| Coffee | 85 Best | 72 |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 71 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 70 |
| Outdoors | 58 | 64 Best |
| Culture | 74 | 88 Best |
| Events | 79 | 80 Best |
| Sports | 65 | 89 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 58 | 69 Best |
| City Vibe | 88 Best | 61 |
| Climate | 35 | 54 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 69 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 76 |
| Higher Education | 87 Best | 77 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 72 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 34 Best | 70 |
| Traffic | 88 | 36 Best |
| Air Quality | 20 | 10 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 26 | 7 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 26 Best | 60 |
| Economic Strain | 45 Best | 75 |
| 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 →