Head to Head
Boulder, CO vs Colorado Springs, CO
Boulder leads with a Fun Score of 78, ahead by 22 points. Across 23 individual factors, Boulder wins 16 and Colorado Springs wins 6, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 16 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Colorado Springs
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Boulder, CO | Colorado Springs, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 73 |
| Drinks | 73 Best | 62 |
| Coffee | 89 Best | 64 |
| Live Music | 63 Best | 60 |
| Star Power | 31 | 40 Best |
| Outdoors | 84 Best | 81 |
| Culture | 57 Best | 32 |
| Events | 85 Best | 20 |
| Sports | 76 Best | 62 |
| Unique Hangouts | 47 | 80 Best |
| City Vibe | 27 | 68 Best |
| Climate | 3 | 5 Best |
| Transit Quality | 77 Best | 12 |
| Walkability | 74 Best | 44 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 47 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 92 Best | 84 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 40 Best | 68 |
| Traffic | 9 Best | 47 |
| Air Quality | 88 | 60 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 18 Best | 29 |
| Weather Extremes | 71 Best | 93 |
| Economic Strain | 63 | 17 Best |
| 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 →