Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Portland, OR
Burlington and Portland tie at a Fun Score of 84. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 11 and Portland wins 12.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Portland
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 87 Best |
| Drinks | 90 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 86 | 90 Best |
| Live Music | 60 | 90 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 81 Best |
| Outdoors | 85 Best | 58 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 65 |
| Events | 66 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 34 | 77 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 74 |
| City Vibe | 35 Best | 20 |
| Climate | 24 | 86 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 | 83 Best |
| Walkability | 71 | 92 Best |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 15 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 62 | 93 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 Best | 90 |
| Traffic | 14 Best | 61 |
| Air Quality | 31 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 65 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 3 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 Best | 53 |
| 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 →