Head to Head
Cincinnati, OH vs Washington, DC
Cincinnati and Washington tie at a Fun Score of 89. Across 23 individual factors, Cincinnati wins 10 and Washington wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Washington
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Cincinnati, OH | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 75 | 86 Best |
| Drinks | 84 | 86 Best |
| Coffee | 64 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 88 |
| Star Power | 87 | 91 Best |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 77 |
| Culture | 85 Best | 76 |
| Events | 71 | 90 Best |
| Sports | 90 | 90 |
| Unique Hangouts | 80 Best | 61 |
| City Vibe | 73 Best | 56 |
| Climate | 45 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 | 92 Best |
| Walkability | 58 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 44 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 46 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 77 | 71 Best |
| Traffic | 44 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 72 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 40 Best | 52 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 32 Best |
| Economic Strain | 77 | 73 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 →