Head to Head
Madison, WI vs Jackson, WY
Madison leads with a Fun Score of 94, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Madison wins 8 and Jackson wins 15.
- Factor wins — Madison
- 8 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Jackson
- 15 of 23
| Factor | Madison, WI | Jackson, WY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 84 Best | 74 |
| Coffee | 76 | 87 Best |
| Live Music | 71 | 77 Best |
| Star Power | 58 Best | 5 |
| Outdoors | 88 | 91 Best |
| Culture | 68 | 84 Best |
| Events | 42 | 74 Best |
| Sports | 40 | 93 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 | 92 Best |
| City Vibe | 58 Best | 2 |
| Climate | 25 Best | 0 |
| Transit Quality | 78 | 80 Best |
| Walkability | 83 Best | 5 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 3 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 67 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 24 | 0 Best |
| Traffic | 18 | 1 Best |
| Air Quality | 49 | 24 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 28 | 5 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 89 | 53 Best |
| Economic Strain | 29 | 9 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 →