Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Des Moines, IA
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 12 points. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 15 and Des Moines wins 7, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Des Moines
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 Best | 39 |
| Drinks | 84 Best | 80 |
| Coffee | 64 Best | 35 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 87 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 56 |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 78 |
| Culture | 85 Best | 75 |
| Events | 71 | 85 Best |
| Sports | 90 Best | 86 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 45 |
| City Vibe | 73 Best | 59 |
| Climate | 45 Best | 29 |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 26 |
| Walkability | 58 Best | 52 |
| Higher Education | 84 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 46 | 75 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 61 Best |
| Traffic | 44 | 19 Best |
| Air Quality | 72 Best | 90 |
| Disaster Risk | 40 | 23 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 77 | 26 Best |
| 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 →