Head to Head
Dallas, TX vs Arlington, TX
Dallas leads with a Fun Score of 37, ahead by 20 points. Across 23 individual factors, Dallas wins 15 and Arlington wins 6, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Dallas
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Arlington
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Dallas, TX | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 39 Best | 12 |
| Drinks | 45 Best | 8 |
| Coffee | 27 Best | 12 |
| Live Music | 68 Best | 20 |
| Star Power | 87 Best | 24 |
| Outdoors | 18 Best | 10 |
| Culture | 31 Best | 6 |
| Events | 58 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 17 | 69 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 46 Best | 43 |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 71 |
| Climate | 51 Best | 49 |
| Transit Quality | 61 Best | 5 |
| Walkability | 53 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 47 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 39 Best | 14 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 67 | 33 Best |
| Traffic | 75 Best | 80 |
| Air Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 75 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 77 Best | 83 |
| Economic Strain | 83 | 51 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 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 →