Head to Head
Jackson, WY vs Austin, TX
Jackson leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 19 points. Across 23 individual factors, Jackson wins 14 and Austin wins 9.
- Factor wins — Jackson
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Austin
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Jackson, WY | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 91 Best | 76 |
| Drinks | 74 | 77 Best |
| Coffee | 87 Best | 71 |
| Live Music | 77 Best | 73 |
| Star Power | 5 | 65 Best |
| Outdoors | 91 Best | 46 |
| Culture | 84 Best | 46 |
| Events | 74 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 93 Best | 37 |
| Unique Hangouts | 92 Best | 71 |
| City Vibe | 2 | 86 Best |
| Climate | 0 | 44 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 5 | 54 Best |
| Higher Education | 3 | 65 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 67 | 87 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 0 Best | 65 |
| Traffic | 1 Best | 56 |
| Air Quality | 24 Best | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 55 |
| Weather Extremes | 53 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 9 Best | 17 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 35 Best |
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 →