Head to Head
Madison, WI vs Park City, UT
Madison leads with a Fun Score of 96, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Madison wins 11 and Park City wins 12.
- Factor wins — Madison
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Park City
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Madison, WI | Park City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 84 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 76 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 70 Best | 66 |
| Star Power | 58 Best | 9 |
| Outdoors | 88 | 91 Best |
| Culture | 68 | 92 Best |
| Events | 54 Best | 3 |
| Sports | 47 Best | 44 |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 | 91 Best |
| City Vibe | 58 Best | 45 |
| Climate | 25 Best | 8 |
| Transit Quality | 78 Best | 71 |
| Walkability | 83 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 14 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 73 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 24 | 23 Best |
| Traffic | 18 | 3 Best |
| Air Quality | 46 | 4 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 28 | 3 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 89 | 41 Best |
| Economic Strain | 29 | 20 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 →