Head to Head
Irvine, CA vs San Jose, CA
Irvine and San Jose tie at a Fun Score of 63. Across 22 individual factors, Irvine wins 9 and San Jose wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Irvine
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — San Jose
- 12 of 22
| Factor | Irvine, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 28 | 53 Best |
| Drinks | 4 | 30 Best |
| Coffee | 60 | 65 Best |
| Live Music | 11 | 35 Best |
| Star Power | 20 | 62 Best |
| Outdoors | 82 Best | 51 |
| Culture | 38 Best | 29 |
| Events | 85 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 72 Best | 53 |
| Unique Hangouts | 38 | 59 Best |
| City Vibe | 85 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 91 Best | 88 |
| Transit Quality | 37 | 64 Best |
| Walkability | 78 Best | 75 |
| Higher Education | 83 Best | 35 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 68 | 89 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 3 Best | 46 |
| Traffic | 66 Best | 83 |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 43 |
| Disaster Risk | 88 | 86 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 18 | 6 Best |
| Economic Strain | 32 | 26 Best |
| 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 →