Head to Head
Lubbock, TX vs Irving, TX
Lubbock leads with a Fun Score of 31, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Lubbock wins 13 and Irving wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Lubbock
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Irving
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Lubbock, TX | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 41 Best | 25 |
| Drinks | 44 Best | 3 |
| Coffee | 34 Best | 5 |
| Live Music | 5 | 38 Best |
| Star Power | 29 Best | 12 |
| Outdoors | 40 Best | 15 |
| Culture | 21 Best | 8 |
| Events | 30 | 90 Best |
| Sports | 35 Best | 4 |
| Unique Hangouts | 44 Best | 10 |
| City Vibe | 39 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 18 | 47 Best |
| Transit Quality | 20 | 33 Best |
| Walkability | 13 | 62 Best |
| Higher Education | 89 Best | 39 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 2 | 10 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 53 | 22 Best |
| Traffic | 6 Best | 60 |
| Air Quality | 2 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 39 Best | 84 |
| Weather Extremes | 88 | 83 Best |
| Economic Strain | 50 | 31 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 →