Head to Head
Honolulu, HI vs Washington, DC
Honolulu and Washington tie at a Fun Score of 89. Across 23 individual factors, Honolulu wins 9 and Washington wins 14.
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Washington
- 14 of 23
| Factor | Honolulu, HI | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 86 |
| Drinks | 71 | 86 Best |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 88 |
| Live Music | 54 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 76 | 91 Best |
| Outdoors | 88 Best | 77 |
| Culture | 69 | 76 Best |
| Events | 88 | 90 Best |
| Sports | 60 | 90 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 91 Best | 61 |
| City Vibe | 13 | 56 Best |
| Climate | 89 Best | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 87 | 92 Best |
| Walkability | 74 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 17 | 44 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 56 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 81 | 71 Best |
| Traffic | 38 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 3 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 68 | 52 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 5 Best | 32 |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 73 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 35 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 →