Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Buffalo, NY
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 12 and Buffalo wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 31 |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 79 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 51 |
| Live Music | 26 | 82 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 83 Best |
| Outdoors | 86 Best | 56 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 80 |
| Events | 55 | 83 Best |
| Sports | 35 | 75 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 15 |
| City Vibe | 38 | 88 Best |
| Climate | 24 | 39 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 71 | 73 Best |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 74 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 Best | 58 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 74 Best |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 21 |
| Air Quality | 22 Best | 38 |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 53 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 34 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 59 |
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 →