Head to Head
Honolulu, HI vs Boise, ID
Honolulu leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Honolulu wins 12 and Boise wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boise
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Honolulu, HI | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 65 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 64 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 76 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 87 Best | 69 |
| Culture | 68 Best | 60 |
| Events | 86 | 87 Best |
| Sports | 59 | 61 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 91 Best | 78 |
| City Vibe | 20 | 29 Best |
| Climate | 89 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 87 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 74 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 17 | 71 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 55 | 60 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 81 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 38 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 5 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 68 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 5 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 20 | 7 Best |
| 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 →