Head to Head
Boulder, CO vs Aspen, CO
Boulder leads with a Fun Score of 78, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boulder wins 11 and Aspen wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Aspen
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Boulder, CO | Aspen, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 73 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 89 Best | 78 |
| Live Music | 63 | 84 Best |
| Star Power | 31 Best | 10 |
| Outdoors | 84 | 93 Best |
| Culture | 57 | 91 Best |
| Events | 85 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 76 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 47 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 27 Best | 2 |
| Climate | 3 Best | 1 |
| Transit Quality | 77 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 74 Best | 11 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 24 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 92 Best | 91 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 40 | 32 Best |
| Traffic | 9 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 88 | 36 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 18 | 2 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 71 | 63 Best |
| Economic Strain | 63 Best | 65 |
| 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 →