Head to Head
Irving, TX vs Corpus Christi, TX
Irving leads with a Fun Score of 20, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Irving wins 10 and Corpus Christi wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Irving
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Corpus Christi
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Irving, TX | Corpus Christi, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 25 Best | 8 |
| Drinks | 3 | 16 Best |
| Coffee | 5 Best | 2 |
| Live Music | 38 Best | 11 |
| Star Power | 12 | 32 Best |
| Outdoors | 15 | 41 Best |
| Culture | 8 Best | 2 |
| Events | 90 Best | 17 |
| Sports | 4 | 61 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 10 | 42 Best |
| City Vibe | 29 Best | 10 |
| Climate | 47 | 74 Best |
| Transit Quality | 33 | 38 Best |
| Walkability | 62 Best | 31 |
| Higher Education | 39 | 64 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 10 Best | 7 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 22 Best | 65 |
| Traffic | 60 | 30 Best |
| Air Quality | 92 | 49 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 42 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 83 | 48 Best |
| Economic Strain | 31 Best | 65 |
| 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 →