Head to Head
Des Moines, IA vs Key West, FL
Des Moines leads with a Fun Score of 77, ahead by 3 points. Across 22 individual factors, Des Moines wins 10 and Key West wins 12.
- Factor wins — Des Moines
- 10 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Key West
- 12 of 22
| Factor | Des Moines, IA | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 39 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 80 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 35 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 56 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 78 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 75 | 90 Best |
| Events | 85 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 86 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 45 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 59 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 29 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 26 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 52 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 75 Best | 47 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 61 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 19 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 90 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 23 | 21 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 71 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 26 | 19 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 →