Head to Head
Irving, TX vs Laredo, TX
Irving leads with a Fun Score of 20, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Irving wins 8 and Laredo wins 14, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Irving
- 8 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Laredo
- 14 of 23
| Factor | Irving, TX | Laredo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 25 Best | 6 |
| Drinks | 3 | 12 Best |
| Coffee | 5 | 10 Best |
| Live Music | 38 Best | 10 |
| Star Power | 12 | 18 Best |
| Outdoors | 15 Best | 9 |
| Culture | 8 | 11 Best |
| Events | 90 Best | 13 |
| Sports | 4 | 14 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 10 | 33 Best |
| City Vibe | 29 | 40 Best |
| Climate | 47 Best | 19 |
| Transit Quality | 33 Best | 21 |
| Walkability | 62 Best | 9 |
| Higher Education | 39 | 78 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 10 | 23 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 22 | 8 Best |
| Traffic | 60 | 35 Best |
| Air Quality | 92 | 68 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 84 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 83 | 68 Best |
| Economic Strain | 31 Best | 77 |
| 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 →