Head to Head
Honolulu, HI vs Boulder, CO
Honolulu leads with a Fun Score of 88, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Honolulu wins 11 and Boulder wins 10, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Honolulu, HI | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 65 | 73 Best |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 89 |
| Live Music | 55 | 68 Best |
| Star Power | 76 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 87 Best | 84 |
| Culture | 68 Best | 57 |
| Events | 78 | 86 Best |
| Sports | 62 | 80 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 91 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 20 | 27 Best |
| Climate | 89 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 87 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 74 | 74 |
| Higher Education | 17 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 55 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 81 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 38 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 5 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 68 | 18 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 5 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 20 Best | 63 |
| 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 →