Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Bend, OR
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 13 and Bend wins 10.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Bend
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Bend, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 74 |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 88 |
| Coffee | 86 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 26 | 80 Best |
| Star Power | 26 Best | 8 |
| Outdoors | 86 | 88 Best |
| Culture | 88 Best | 47 |
| Events | 55 Best | 34 |
| Sports | 35 | 43 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 84 |
| City Vibe | 38 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 24 Best | 2 |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 4 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 0 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 12 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 10 Best |
| Traffic | 14 | 5 Best |
| Air Quality | 22 | 1 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 11 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 Best | 55 |
| Economic Strain | 48 | 23 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 →