Head to Head
Fargo, ND vs Bismarck, ND
Fargo leads with a Fun Score of 49, ahead by 24 points. Across 23 individual factors, Fargo wins 18 and Bismarck wins 4, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Fargo
- 18 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Bismarck
- 4 of 23
| Factor | Fargo, ND | Bismarck, ND |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 32 Best | 16 |
| Drinks | 56 Best | 47 |
| Coffee | 38 Best | 19 |
| Live Music | 19 Best | 11 |
| Star Power | 23 Best | 16 |
| Outdoors | 83 Best | 73 |
| Culture | 34 | 45 Best |
| Events | 10 Best | 3 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 6 |
| Unique Hangouts | 86 Best | 24 |
| City Vibe | 7 | 13 Best |
| Climate | 11 Best | 4 |
| Transit Quality | 17 Best | 2 |
| Walkability | 64 Best | 10 |
| Higher Education | 93 Best | 22 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 50 Best | 15 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 68 | 26 Best |
| Traffic | 4 Best | 5 |
| Air Quality | 80 Best | 85 |
| Disaster Risk | 9 Best | 11 |
| Weather Extremes | 86 Best | 90 |
| Economic Strain | 8 | 0 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
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 →