Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Santa Barbara, CA
Burlington and Santa Barbara tie at a Fun Score of 81. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 11 and Santa Barbara wins 12.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 88 Best |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 80 |
| Coffee | 86 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 32 | 85 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 41 Best |
| Outdoors | 86 Best | 63 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 80 |
| Events | 62 | 65 Best |
| Sports | 33 Best | 27 |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 39 |
| City Vibe | 38 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 24 | 88 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 15 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 62 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 83 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 27 Best |
| Traffic | 14 | 8 Best |
| Air Quality | 22 | 17 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 73 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 4 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 | 30 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 →