Head to Head
Irving, TX vs Arlington, TX
Irving leads with a Fun Score of 20, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Irving wins 10 and Arlington wins 10, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Irving
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Arlington
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Irving, TX | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 25 Best | 12 |
| Drinks | 3 | 8 Best |
| Coffee | 5 | 12 Best |
| Live Music | 38 Best | 20 |
| Star Power | 12 | 24 Best |
| Outdoors | 15 Best | 10 |
| Culture | 8 Best | 6 |
| Events | 90 Best | 77 |
| Sports | 4 | 69 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 10 | 43 Best |
| City Vibe | 29 | 71 Best |
| Climate | 47 | 49 Best |
| Transit Quality | 33 Best | 5 |
| Walkability | 62 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 39 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 10 | 14 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 22 Best | 33 |
| Traffic | 60 Best | 80 |
| Air Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 75 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 83 | 83 |
| Economic Strain | 31 Best | 51 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →