Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Boise, ID
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 84, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 16 and Boise wins 7.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 16 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 90 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 75 |
| Live Music | 60 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 30 Best |
| Outdoors | 85 Best | 69 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 59 |
| Events | 66 | 79 Best |
| Sports | 34 | 54 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 83 |
| City Vibe | 35 Best | 16 |
| Climate | 24 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 71 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 62 Best | 61 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 16 |
| Air Quality | 31 | 15 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 13 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 8 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 →