Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Richmond, VA
Cincinnati and Richmond tie at a Fun Score of 90. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 11 and Richmond wins 12.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 | 85 Best |
| Drinks | 84 Best | 67 |
| Coffee | 65 | 72 Best |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 71 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 70 |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 64 |
| Culture | 85 | 88 Best |
| Events | 78 | 80 Best |
| Sports | 90 Best | 89 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 69 |
| City Vibe | 57 | 61 Best |
| Climate | 45 | 54 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 69 |
| Walkability | 58 | 76 Best |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 77 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 57 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 70 Best |
| Traffic | 44 | 36 Best |
| Air Quality | 62 | 10 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 40 | 7 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 60 |
| Economic Strain | 71 Best | 75 |
| 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 →