Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Denver, CO
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 84, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 13 and Denver wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Denver
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 83 |
| Drinks | 90 Best | 88 |
| Coffee | 86 | 87 Best |
| Live Music | 60 | 91 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 83 Best |
| Outdoors | 85 Best | 74 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 68 |
| Events | 66 | 87 Best |
| Sports | 34 | 76 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 49 |
| City Vibe | 35 | 91 Best |
| Climate | 24 Best | 9 |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 72 |
| Walkability | 71 | 84 Best |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 17 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 62 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 Best | 86 |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 70 |
| Air Quality | 31 Best | 91 |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 34 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 Best | 64 |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 28 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 →