Head to Head
Gilbert, AZ vs Mesa, AZ
Gilbert leads with a Fun Score of 30, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Gilbert wins 8 and Mesa wins 12, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Gilbert
- 8 of 23
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Mesa
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Gilbert, AZ | Mesa, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 50 | 53 Best |
| Drinks | 23 | 24 Best |
| Coffee | 56 Best | 44 |
| Live Music | 8 | 22 Best |
| Star Power | 7 | 27 Best |
| Outdoors | 90 Best | 87 |
| Culture | 11 | 14 Best |
| Events | 33 Best | 10 |
| Sports | 30 Best | 23 |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 Best | 79 |
| City Vibe | 24 | 37 Best |
| Climate | 16 | 17 Best |
| Transit Quality | 6 | 20 Best |
| Walkability | 22 | 35 Best |
| Higher Education | 19 | 32 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 Best | 53 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 1 Best | 14 |
| Traffic | 77 | 67 Best |
| Air Quality | 86 | 86 |
| Disaster Risk | 90 | 90 |
| Weather Extremes | 92 | 91 Best |
| Economic Strain | 13 Best | 47 |
| 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 →