Head to Head
Key West, FL vs Tampa, FL
Key West leads with a Fun Score of 71, ahead by 3 points. Across 22 individual factors, Key West wins 11 and Tampa wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Key West
- 11 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Tampa
- 10 of 22
| Factor | Key West, FL | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 91 Best | 71 |
| Drinks | 92 Best | 58 |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 50 |
| Live Music | 2 | 55 Best |
| Star Power | 14 | 64 Best |
| Outdoors | 90 Best | 35 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 61 |
| Events | 11 | 53 Best |
| Sports | 41 | 84 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 3 | 50 Best |
| City Vibe | 41 | 60 Best |
| Climate | 87 Best | 78 |
| Transit Quality | 11 | 41 Best |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 60 |
| Higher Education | 5 | 76 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 47 | 79 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 35 | 6 Best |
| Traffic | 2 Best | 69 |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 62 |
| Disaster Risk | 21 Best | 70 |
| Weather Extremes | 2 Best | 11 |
| Economic Strain | 21 Best | 86 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →