Head to Head
Lubbock, TX vs Arlington, TX
Lubbock leads with a Fun Score of 31, ahead by 14 points. Across 23 individual factors, Lubbock wins 14 and Arlington wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Lubbock
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Arlington
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Lubbock, TX | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 41 Best | 12 |
| Drinks | 44 Best | 8 |
| Coffee | 34 Best | 12 |
| Live Music | 5 | 20 Best |
| Star Power | 29 Best | 24 |
| Outdoors | 40 Best | 10 |
| Culture | 21 Best | 6 |
| Events | 30 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 35 | 69 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 44 Best | 43 |
| City Vibe | 39 | 71 Best |
| Climate | 18 | 49 Best |
| Transit Quality | 20 Best | 5 |
| Walkability | 13 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 89 Best | 74 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 2 | 14 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 53 | 33 Best |
| Traffic | 6 Best | 80 |
| Air Quality | 2 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 39 Best | 75 |
| Weather Extremes | 88 | 83 Best |
| Economic Strain | 50 Best | 51 |
| 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 →