Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Cleveland, OH
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 15 points. Across 22 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 11 and Cleveland wins 9, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 11 of 22
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 9 of 22
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 84 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 65 | 80 Best |
| Live Music | 92 | 92 |
| Star Power | 87 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 57 |
| Culture | 85 Best | 81 |
| Events | 78 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 57 | 67 Best |
| Climate | 45 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 | 84 Best |
| Walkability | 58 | 68 Best |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 45 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 44 Best | 45 |
| Air Quality | 62 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 40 Best | 58 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 71 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
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 →