Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Stowe, VT
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 28 points. Across 21 individual factors, Burlington wins 10 and Stowe wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 10 of 21
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Stowe
- 10 of 21
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Stowe, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 89 | 93 Best |
| Coffee | 86 | 93 Best |
| Live Music | 26 | 61 Best |
| Star Power | 26 Best | 3 |
| Outdoors | 86 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 88 | 93 Best |
| Events | 55 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 35 | 46 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 | 92 Best |
| City Vibe | 38 Best | 1 |
| Climate | 24 Best | 11 |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 3 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 2 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 | 71 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 Best | 85 |
| Traffic | 14 | Placeholder |
| Air Quality | 22 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 4 | 0 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 46 Best | 50 |
| Economic Strain | 48 Best | 56 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 59 |
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 →