Head to Head
Jackson, WY vs Buffalo, NY
Jackson leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 18 points. Across 23 individual factors, Jackson wins 12 and Buffalo wins 11.
- Factor wins — Jackson
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Jackson, WY | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 91 Best | 31 |
| Drinks | 74 | 79 Best |
| Coffee | 87 Best | 51 |
| Live Music | 77 | 82 Best |
| Star Power | 5 | 83 Best |
| Outdoors | 91 Best | 56 |
| Culture | 84 Best | 80 |
| Events | 74 | 83 Best |
| Sports | 93 Best | 75 |
| Unique Hangouts | 92 Best | 15 |
| City Vibe | 2 | 88 Best |
| Climate | 0 | 39 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 5 | 73 Best |
| Higher Education | 3 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 67 Best | 58 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 0 Best | 74 |
| Traffic | 1 Best | 21 |
| Air Quality | 24 Best | 38 |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 53 |
| Weather Extremes | 53 | 34 Best |
| Economic Strain | 9 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 59 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 →