Head to Head
Irving, TX vs Garland, TX
Irving leads with a Fun Score of 20, ahead by 20 points. Across 23 individual factors, Irving wins 11 and Garland wins 9, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Irving
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Garland
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Irving, TX | Garland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 25 Best | 4 |
| Drinks | 3 Best | 2 |
| Coffee | 5 Best | 4 |
| Live Music | 38 Best | 5 |
| Star Power | 12 | 14 Best |
| Outdoors | 15 | 17 Best |
| Culture | 8 Best | 5 |
| Events | 90 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 4 | 5 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 10 | 65 Best |
| City Vibe | 29 Best | 14 |
| Climate | 47 | 50 Best |
| Transit Quality | 33 Best | 29 |
| Walkability | 62 Best | 48 |
| Higher Education | 39 | 53 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 10 | 11 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 22 | 18 Best |
| Traffic | 60 Best | 87 |
| Air Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 84 |
| Weather Extremes | 83 | 79 Best |
| Economic Strain | 31 Best | 53 |
| 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 →