Head to Head
Lincoln, NE vs Omaha, NE
Lincoln leads with a Fun Score of 72, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Lincoln wins 13 and Omaha wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Lincoln
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Omaha
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Lincoln, NE | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 33 | 38 Best |
| Drinks | 51 | 61 Best |
| Coffee | 57 Best | 53 |
| Live Music | 44 Best | 36 |
| Star Power | 42 | 69 Best |
| Outdoors | 88 Best | 79 |
| Culture | 37 | 63 Best |
| Events | 29 | 74 Best |
| Sports | 86 Best | 26 |
| Unique Hangouts | 37 | 61 Best |
| City Vibe | 36 | 59 Best |
| Climate | 14 | 21 Best |
| Transit Quality | 26 | 34 Best |
| Walkability | 72 Best | 39 |
| Higher Education | 88 Best | 61 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 87 Best | 59 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 30 Best | 53 |
| Traffic | 11 Best | 20 |
| Air Quality | 11 Best | 59 |
| Disaster Risk | 19 Best | 38 |
| Weather Extremes | 73 Best | 87 |
| Economic Strain | 5 Best | 14 |
| 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 →