Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Key West, FL
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 84, ahead by 10 points. Across 22 individual factors, Burlington wins 9 and Key West wins 13.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Key West
- 13 of 22
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 90 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 86 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 60 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 26 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 85 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 88 | 90 Best |
| Events | 66 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 34 | 38 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 35 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 24 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 71 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 62 Best | 47 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 14 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 31 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 21 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 19 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 35 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 →