Head to Head
Buffalo, NY vs Key West, FL
Buffalo and Key West tie at a Fun Score of 74. Across 22 individual factors, Buffalo wins 9 and Key West wins 13.
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Key West
- 13 of 22
| Factor | Buffalo, NY | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 32 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 78 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 51 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 85 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 83 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 56 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 80 | 90 Best |
| Events | 89 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 71 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 14 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 85 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 39 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 88 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 73 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 74 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 58 Best | 47 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 74 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 21 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 56 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 53 | 21 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 34 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 90 | 19 Best |
| 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 →