Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Lexington, KY
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 11 and Lexington wins 12.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 Best | 47 |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 48 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 32 |
| Live Music | 26 | 35 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 47 Best |
| Outdoors | 86 Best | 22 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 50 |
| Events | 55 | 75 Best |
| Sports | 35 | 85 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 72 |
| City Vibe | 38 | 87 Best |
| Climate | 24 | 59 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 47 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 27 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 85 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 81 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 29 Best |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 26 |
| Air Quality | 22 | 5 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 23 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 27 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 | 27 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 →