Head to Head
Honolulu, HI vs Portland, OR
Honolulu leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Honolulu wins 13 and Portland wins 8, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Portland
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Honolulu, HI | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 87 |
| Drinks | 65 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 90 | 90 |
| Live Music | 64 | 90 Best |
| Star Power | 76 | 81 Best |
| Outdoors | 87 Best | 59 |
| Culture | 68 Best | 65 |
| Events | 86 Best | 72 |
| Sports | 59 | 77 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 91 Best | 75 |
| City Vibe | 20 Best | 15 |
| Climate | 89 Best | 86 |
| Transit Quality | 87 Best | 83 |
| Walkability | 74 | 92 Best |
| Higher Education | 17 Best | 15 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 55 | 93 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 81 Best | 90 |
| Traffic | 38 Best | 61 |
| Air Quality | 5 Best | 27 |
| Disaster Risk | 68 | 65 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 5 | 3 Best |
| Economic Strain | 20 Best | 54 |
| 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 →