Head to Head
Des Moines, IA vs Orlando, FL
Des Moines leads with a Fun Score of 77, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Des Moines wins 12 and Orlando wins 11.
- Factor wins — Des Moines
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Orlando
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Des Moines, IA | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 39 | 66 Best |
| Drinks | 80 Best | 69 |
| Coffee | 35 | 69 Best |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 84 |
| Star Power | 56 Best | 53 |
| Outdoors | 78 Best | 29 |
| Culture | 75 Best | 51 |
| Events | 85 | 92 Best |
| Sports | 86 Best | 82 |
| Unique Hangouts | 45 | 87 Best |
| City Vibe | 59 | 76 Best |
| Climate | 29 | 72 Best |
| Transit Quality | 26 | 56 Best |
| Walkability | 52 | 56 Best |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 20 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 75 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 61 Best | 82 |
| Traffic | 19 Best | 78 |
| Air Quality | 90 | 3 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 23 Best | 65 |
| Weather Extremes | 71 | 12 Best |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 65 |
| 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 →