Head to Head
Boulder, CO vs Austin, TX
Boulder leads with a Fun Score of 78, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boulder wins 13 and Austin wins 10.
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Austin
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Boulder, CO | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 76 |
| Drinks | 73 | 77 Best |
| Coffee | 89 Best | 71 |
| Live Music | 63 | 73 Best |
| Star Power | 31 | 65 Best |
| Outdoors | 84 Best | 46 |
| Culture | 57 Best | 46 |
| Events | 85 Best | 77 |
| Sports | 76 Best | 37 |
| Unique Hangouts | 47 | 71 Best |
| City Vibe | 27 | 86 Best |
| Climate | 3 | 44 Best |
| Transit Quality | 77 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 74 Best | 54 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 65 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 92 Best | 87 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 40 Best | 65 |
| Traffic | 9 Best | 56 |
| Air Quality | 88 | 82 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 18 Best | 55 |
| Weather Extremes | 71 | 56 Best |
| Economic Strain | 63 | 17 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →