Head to Head
Honolulu, HI vs Santa Barbara, CA
Honolulu leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Honolulu wins 14 and Santa Barbara wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Honolulu, HI | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 88 |
| Drinks | 65 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 89 |
| Live Music | 64 | 84 Best |
| Star Power | 76 Best | 41 |
| Outdoors | 87 Best | 63 |
| Culture | 68 | 80 Best |
| Events | 86 Best | 56 |
| Sports | 59 Best | 29 |
| Unique Hangouts | 91 Best | 39 |
| City Vibe | 20 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 89 Best | 88 |
| Transit Quality | 87 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 74 Best | 15 |
| Higher Education | 17 | 62 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 55 | 83 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 81 | 27 Best |
| Traffic | 38 | 8 Best |
| Air Quality | 5 Best | 17 |
| Disaster Risk | 68 Best | 73 |
| Weather Extremes | 5 | 4 Best |
| Economic Strain | 20 Best | 30 |
| 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 →