Head to Head
Irvine, CA vs Stockton, CA
Irvine leads with a Fun Score of 63, ahead by 59 points. Across 22 individual factors, Irvine wins 17 and Stockton wins 4, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Irvine
- 17 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Stockton
- 4 of 22
| Factor | Irvine, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 28 Best | 2 |
| Drinks | 4 | 5 Best |
| Coffee | 60 Best | 17 |
| Live Music | 8 Best | 3 |
| Star Power | 20 | 37 Best |
| Outdoors | 82 Best | 8 |
| Culture | 38 Best | 5 |
| Events | 84 Best | 35 |
| Sports | 71 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 38 Best | 23 |
| City Vibe | 85 Best | 23 |
| Climate | 91 Best | 76 |
| Transit Quality | 37 Best | 30 |
| Walkability | 78 Best | 59 |
| Higher Education | 83 Best | 66 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 68 Best | 12 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 3 Best | 59 |
| Traffic | 66 Best | 91 |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 57 |
| Disaster Risk | 88 | 66 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 18 | 8 Best |
| Economic Strain | 32 Best | 81 |
| 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 →