Head to Head
Gilbert, AZ vs Glendale, AZ
Gilbert leads with a Fun Score of 30, ahead by 19 points. Across 23 individual factors, Gilbert wins 12 and Glendale wins 9, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Gilbert
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Glendale
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Gilbert, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 51 Best | 21 |
| Drinks | 23 Best | 14 |
| Coffee | 58 Best | 20 |
| Live Music | 2 | 29 Best |
| Star Power | 7 | 11 Best |
| Outdoors | 90 Best | 59 |
| Culture | 13 | 15 Best |
| Events | 12 | 28 Best |
| Sports | 30 Best | 21 |
| Unique Hangouts | 86 Best | 52 |
| City Vibe | 26 Best | 24 |
| Climate | 16 | 20 Best |
| Transit Quality | 6 | 42 Best |
| Walkability | 22 | 41 Best |
| Higher Education | 19 | 72 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 65 Best | 34 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 1 Best | 45 |
| Traffic | 77 Best | 84 |
| Air Quality | 66 Best | 91 |
| Disaster Risk | 90 | 90 |
| Weather Extremes | 92 | 91 Best |
| Economic Strain | 5 Best | 72 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 82 |
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 →