Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Bend, OR
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 12 points. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 12 and Bend wins 11.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Bend
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Bend, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 Best | 74 |
| Drinks | 84 | 88 Best |
| Coffee | 65 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 80 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 8 |
| Outdoors | 80 | 88 Best |
| Culture | 85 Best | 47 |
| Events | 78 Best | 34 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 43 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 | 84 Best |
| City Vibe | 57 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 45 Best | 2 |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 4 |
| Walkability | 58 Best | 0 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 12 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 10 Best |
| Traffic | 44 | 5 Best |
| Air Quality | 62 | 1 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 40 | 11 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 55 |
| Economic Strain | 71 | 23 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 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 →