Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Baltimore, MD
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 12 and Baltimore wins 11.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Baltimore
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Baltimore, MD |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 72 |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 83 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 53 |
| Live Music | 32 | 72 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 90 Best |
| Outdoors | 86 Best | 71 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 70 |
| Events | 61 | 73 Best |
| Sports | 33 | 61 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 11 |
| City Vibe | 38 | 46 Best |
| Climate | 24 | 64 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 71 | 85 Best |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 35 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 74 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 86 |
| Air Quality | 22 Best | 23 |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 33 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 10 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 Best | 91 |
| 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 →