Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Austin, TX
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 16 points. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 17 and Austin wins 6.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 17 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Austin
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 | 76 Best |
| Drinks | 84 Best | 77 |
| Coffee | 65 | 71 Best |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 72 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 65 |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 46 |
| Culture | 85 Best | 46 |
| Events | 73 Best | 67 |
| Sports | 89 Best | 45 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 71 |
| City Vibe | 57 | 86 Best |
| Climate | 45 Best | 44 |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 58 Best | 54 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 65 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 87 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 65 Best |
| Traffic | 44 Best | 56 |
| Air Quality | 62 Best | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 40 Best | 55 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 71 | 17 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 Best | 35 |
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 →