Head to Head
Honolulu, HI vs Des Moines, IA
Honolulu leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 12 points. Across 23 individual factors, Honolulu wins 11 and Des Moines wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Des Moines
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Honolulu, HI | Des Moines, IA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 39 |
| Drinks | 71 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 35 |
| Live Music | 54 | 87 Best |
| Star Power | 76 Best | 56 |
| Outdoors | 88 Best | 78 |
| Culture | 69 | 75 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 85 |
| Sports | 60 | 86 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 91 Best | 45 |
| City Vibe | 13 | 59 Best |
| Climate | 89 Best | 29 |
| Transit Quality | 87 Best | 26 |
| Walkability | 74 Best | 52 |
| Higher Education | 17 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 56 | 75 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 81 | 61 Best |
| Traffic | 38 | 19 Best |
| Air Quality | 3 Best | 90 |
| Disaster Risk | 68 | 23 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 5 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 26 | 26 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 8 Best |
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 →