Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Boulder, CO
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 13 and Boulder wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 83 |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 86 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 26 | 63 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 31 Best |
| Outdoors | 86 Best | 84 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 57 |
| Events | 55 | 85 Best |
| Sports | 35 | 76 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 38 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 24 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 71 | 74 Best |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 90 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 14 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 22 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 18 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 48 Best | 63 |
| 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 →