Head to Head
Irvine, CA vs Riverside, CA
Irvine leads with a Fun Score of 63, ahead by 40 points. Across 22 individual factors, Irvine wins 14 and Riverside wins 6, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Irvine
- 14 of 22
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Riverside
- 6 of 22
| Factor | Irvine, CA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 28 | 29 Best |
| Drinks | 4 | 11 Best |
| Coffee | 60 Best | 38 |
| Live Music | 8 | 25 Best |
| Star Power | 20 | 43 Best |
| Outdoors | 82 Best | 29 |
| Culture | 38 Best | 20 |
| Events | 84 Best | 21 |
| Sports | 71 Best | 5 |
| Unique Hangouts | 38 | 60 Best |
| City Vibe | 85 Best | 44 |
| Climate | 91 Best | 77 |
| Transit Quality | 37 | 45 Best |
| Walkability | 78 Best | 56 |
| Higher Education | 83 | 83 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 68 Best | 38 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 3 Best | 38 |
| Traffic | 66 Best | 90 |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 77 |
| Disaster Risk | 88 Best | 91 |
| Weather Extremes | 18 Best | 38 |
| Economic Strain | 32 Best | 56 |
| 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 →