Head to Head
Cleveland, OH vs Austin, TX
Cleveland leads with a Fun Score of 75, ahead by 1 point. Across 22 individual factors, Cleveland wins 14 and Austin wins 8.
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 14 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Austin
- 8 of 22
| Factor | Cleveland, OH | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 43 | 76 Best |
| Drinks | 90 Best | 77 |
| Coffee | 80 Best | 71 |
| Live Music | 92 Best | 73 |
| Star Power | 89 Best | 65 |
| Outdoors | 57 Best | 46 |
| Culture | 81 Best | 46 |
| Events | 43 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 68 Best | 37 |
| Unique Hangouts | 34 | 71 Best |
| City Vibe | 67 | 86 Best |
| Climate | 65 Best | 44 |
| Transit Quality | 84 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 68 Best | 54 |
| Higher Education | 45 | 65 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 91 Best | 87 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 88 | 65 Best |
| Traffic | 45 Best | 56 |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 58 | 55 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 31 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 82 | 17 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 →