Head to Head
Buffalo, NY vs Telluride, CO
Buffalo and Telluride tie at a Fun Score of 75. Across 23 individual factors, Buffalo wins 11 and Telluride wins 12.
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Buffalo, NY | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 31 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 79 Best | 75 |
| Coffee | 51 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 82 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 83 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 56 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 80 | 92 Best |
| Events | 83 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 75 Best | 44 |
| Unique Hangouts | 15 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 88 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 39 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 88 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 73 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 74 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 58 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 74 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 21 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 38 | 2 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 53 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 34 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 90 | 22 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 Best | 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 →