Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Burlington, VT
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 10 and Burlington wins 13.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 84 | 89 Best |
| Coffee | 65 | 86 Best |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 80 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 85 | 88 Best |
| Events | 78 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 57 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 45 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 79 |
| Walkability | 58 | 71 Best |
| Higher Education | 84 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 64 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 44 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 62 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 40 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 46 |
| Economic Strain | 71 | 48 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 Best | 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 →