Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Santa Barbara, CA
Cincinnati leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 8 points. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 14 and Santa Barbara wins 9.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 | 88 Best |
| Drinks | 84 Best | 80 |
| Coffee | 65 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 85 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 41 |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 63 |
| Culture | 85 Best | 80 |
| Events | 73 Best | 65 |
| Sports | 89 Best | 27 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 39 |
| City Vibe | 57 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 45 | 88 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 58 Best | 15 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 62 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 83 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 27 Best |
| Traffic | 44 | 8 Best |
| Air Quality | 62 | 17 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 40 Best | 73 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 4 Best |
| Economic Strain | 71 | 30 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 Best | 82 |
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 →