Head to Head
Irvine, CA vs Fresno, CA
Irvine leads with a Fun Score of 63, ahead by 38 points. Across 22 individual factors, Irvine wins 13 and Fresno wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Irvine
- 13 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Fresno
- 8 of 22
| Factor | Irvine, CA | Fresno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 28 | 44 Best |
| Drinks | 4 | 11 Best |
| Coffee | 60 Best | 36 |
| Live Music | 8 | 32 Best |
| Star Power | 20 | 54 Best |
| Outdoors | 82 Best | 3 |
| Culture | 38 Best | 4 |
| Events | 84 Best | 46 |
| Sports | 71 Best | 36 |
| Unique Hangouts | 38 | 73 Best |
| City Vibe | 85 Best | 56 |
| Climate | 91 Best | 61 |
| Transit Quality | 37 | 39 Best |
| Walkability | 78 Best | 57 |
| Higher Education | 83 Best | 57 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 68 Best | 27 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 3 Best | 55 |
| Traffic | 66 | 44 Best |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 75 |
| Disaster Risk | 88 | 76 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 18 Best | 28 |
| Economic Strain | 32 Best | 88 |
| 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 →