Head to Head
Irving, TX vs El Paso, TX
Irving leads with a Fun Score of 22, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Irving wins 9 and El Paso wins 13, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Irving
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — El Paso
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Irving, TX | El Paso, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 26 Best | 16 |
| Drinks | 5 | 19 Best |
| Coffee | 8 | 20 Best |
| Live Music | 40 Best | 24 |
| Star Power | 12 | 49 Best |
| Outdoors | 16 Best | 13 |
| Culture | 9 | 14 Best |
| Events | 91 Best | 25 |
| Sports | 5 | 22 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 9 | 30 Best |
| City Vibe | 27 | 53 Best |
| Climate | 47 Best | 29 |
| Transit Quality | 33 Best | 29 |
| Walkability | 62 Best | 47 |
| Higher Education | 39 | 68 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 10 | 32 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 23 | 11 Best |
| Traffic | 60 | 53 Best |
| Air Quality | 67 Best | 90 |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 36 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 83 | 56 Best |
| Economic Strain | 41 Best | 75 |
| 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 →