Head to Head
Jackson, WY vs Santa Barbara, CA
Jackson leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Jackson wins 11 and Santa Barbara wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Jackson
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Jackson, WY | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 91 Best | 88 |
| Drinks | 74 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 87 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 77 | 84 Best |
| Star Power | 5 | 41 Best |
| Outdoors | 91 Best | 63 |
| Culture | 84 Best | 80 |
| Events | 74 Best | 56 |
| Sports | 93 Best | 29 |
| Unique Hangouts | 92 Best | 39 |
| City Vibe | 2 | 6 Best |
| Climate | 0 | 88 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 5 | 15 Best |
| Higher Education | 3 | 62 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 67 | 83 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 0 Best | 27 |
| Traffic | 1 Best | 8 |
| Air Quality | 24 | 17 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 73 |
| Weather Extremes | 53 | 4 Best |
| Economic Strain | 9 Best | 30 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 82 |
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 →