Head to Head
Kansas City, MO vs Telluride, CO
Kansas City leads with a Fun Score of 76, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Kansas City wins 10 and Telluride wins 13.
- Factor wins — Kansas City
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Kansas City, MO | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 63 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 73 | 75 Best |
| Coffee | 62 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 83 | 87 Best |
| Star Power | 80 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 80 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 67 | 92 Best |
| Events | 70 Best | 2 |
| Sports | 78 Best | 42 |
| Unique Hangouts | 88 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 54 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 35 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 54 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 38 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 37 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 68 Best | 56 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 88 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 37 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 81 | 12 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 41 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 87 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 27 | 2 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 Best | 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 →