Head to Head
Kansas City, MO vs St. Louis, MO
Kansas City leads with a Fun Score of 72, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Kansas City wins 11 and St. Louis wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Kansas City
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — St. Louis
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Kansas City, MO | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 61 | 79 Best |
| Drinks | 71 | 86 Best |
| Coffee | 61 | 62 Best |
| Live Music | 77 | 79 Best |
| Star Power | 80 | 90 Best |
| Outdoors | 80 Best | 71 |
| Culture | 67 | 87 Best |
| Events | 59 Best | 8 |
| Sports | 76 Best | 27 |
| Unique Hangouts | 88 Best | 74 |
| City Vibe | 48 | 75 Best |
| Climate | 35 | 41 Best |
| Transit Quality | 54 | 82 Best |
| Walkability | 38 | 83 Best |
| Higher Education | 37 Best | 29 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 68 Best | 41 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 88 Best | 91 |
| Traffic | 37 Best | 40 |
| Air Quality | 72 Best | 80 |
| Disaster Risk | 41 Best | 68 |
| Weather Extremes | 87 | 40 Best |
| Economic Strain | 32 Best | 80 |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
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 →