Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Cleveland, OH
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 4 points. Across 22 individual factors, Burlington wins 12 and Cleveland wins 10.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 12 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 10 of 22
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 89 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 80 |
| Live Music | 26 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 86 Best | 57 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 81 |
| Events | 55 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 35 | 68 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 38 | 67 Best |
| Climate | 24 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 | 84 Best |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 68 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 45 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 45 |
| Air Quality | 22 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 58 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 8 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 →