Head to Head
Madison, WI vs Bend, OR
Madison leads with a Fun Score of 94, ahead by 16 points. Across 23 individual factors, Madison wins 9 and Bend wins 12, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Madison
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Bend
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Madison, WI | Bend, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 74 |
| Drinks | 84 | 88 Best |
| Coffee | 76 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 71 | 80 Best |
| Star Power | 58 Best | 8 |
| Outdoors | 88 | 88 |
| Culture | 68 Best | 47 |
| Events | 42 Best | 34 |
| Sports | 40 | 43 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 84 |
| City Vibe | 58 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 25 Best | 2 |
| Transit Quality | 78 Best | 4 |
| Walkability | 83 Best | 0 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 12 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 24 | 10 Best |
| Traffic | 18 | 5 Best |
| Air Quality | 49 | 1 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 28 | 11 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 89 | 55 Best |
| Economic Strain | 29 | 23 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 Best | 82 |
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 →