Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Richmond, VA
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 4 points. 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 | 66 |
| Coffee | 64 | 71 Best |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 67 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 70 |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 64 |
| Culture | 85 | 88 Best |
| Events | 71 | 74 Best |
| Sports | 90 Best | 88 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 77 |
| City Vibe | 73 Best | 58 |
| Climate | 45 | 54 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 69 |
| Walkability | 58 | 76 Best |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 77 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 46 | 54 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 70 Best |
| Traffic | 44 | 36 Best |
| Air Quality | 72 | 54 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 40 | 7 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 60 |
| Economic Strain | 77 | 71 Best |
| 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 →