Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Telluride, CO
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 79, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 10 and Telluride wins 13.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 75 |
| Coffee | 86 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 26 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 26 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 86 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 88 | 92 Best |
| Events | 55 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 35 | 44 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 38 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 24 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 14 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 22 | 2 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 | 22 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 →