Head to Head
Lexington, KY vs Louisville, KY
Lexington leads with a Fun Score of 74, ahead by 21 points. Across 21 individual factors, Lexington wins 14 and Louisville wins 6, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 14 of 21
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Louisville
- 6 of 21
| Factor | Lexington, KY | Louisville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 47 Best | 32 |
| Drinks | 48 | 53 Best |
| Coffee | 32 Best | 31 |
| Live Music | 35 | 39 Best |
| Star Power | 47 | 78 Best |
| Outdoors | 22 | 28 Best |
| Culture | 50 | 58 Best |
| Events | 75 Best | 60 |
| Sports | 85 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 72 Best | 29 |
| City Vibe | 87 Best | 72 |
| Climate | 59 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 47 | Placeholder |
| Walkability | 27 | 80 Best |
| Higher Education | 85 Best | 50 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 81 Best | 58 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 29 Best | 78 |
| Traffic | 26 | Placeholder |
| Air Quality | 5 Best | 42 |
| Disaster Risk | 23 Best | 62 |
| Weather Extremes | 27 Best | 69 |
| Economic Strain | 27 Best | 41 |
| 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 →