Head to Head
Lexington, KY vs Austin, TX
Lexington leads with a Fun Score of 74, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Lexington wins 12 and Austin wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Austin
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Lexington, KY | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 47 | 76 Best |
| Drinks | 48 | 77 Best |
| Coffee | 32 | 71 Best |
| Live Music | 34 | 69 Best |
| Star Power | 47 | 65 Best |
| Outdoors | 22 | 46 Best |
| Culture | 50 Best | 46 |
| Events | 78 Best | 74 |
| Sports | 86 Best | 39 |
| Unique Hangouts | 72 Best | 71 |
| City Vibe | 87 Best | 86 |
| Climate | 59 Best | 44 |
| Transit Quality | 47 | 59 Best |
| Walkability | 27 | 54 Best |
| Higher Education | 85 Best | 65 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 81 | 87 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 29 Best | 65 |
| Traffic | 26 Best | 56 |
| Air Quality | 5 Best | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 23 Best | 55 |
| Weather Extremes | 27 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 27 | 17 Best |
| 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 →