Head to Head
Fort Worth, TX vs Arlington, TX
Fort Worth leads with a Fun Score of 21, ahead by 4 points. Across 22 individual factors, Fort Worth wins 11 and Arlington wins 8, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Fort Worth
- 11 of 22
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Arlington
- 8 of 22
| Factor | Fort Worth, TX | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 13 Best | 12 |
| Drinks | 25 Best | 8 |
| Coffee | 14 Best | 12 |
| Live Music | 30 Best | 20 |
| Star Power | 63 Best | 24 |
| Outdoors | 14 Best | 10 |
| Culture | 17 Best | 6 |
| Events | 41 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 20 | 69 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 35 | 43 Best |
| City Vibe | 71 | 71 |
| Climate | 47 | 49 Best |
| Transit Quality | 13 Best | 5 |
| Walkability | 26 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 51 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 44 Best | 14 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 38 | 33 Best |
| Traffic | 81 | 80 Best |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 75 | 75 |
| Weather Extremes | 84 | 83 Best |
| Economic Strain | 46 Best | 51 |
| 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 →