Head to Head
Madison, WI vs Telluride, CO
Madison leads with a Fun Score of 96, ahead by 22 points. Across 23 individual factors, Madison wins 11 and Telluride wins 12.
- Factor wins — Madison
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Madison, WI | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 84 Best | 75 |
| Coffee | 76 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 70 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 58 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 88 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 68 | 92 Best |
| Events | 54 Best | 3 |
| Sports | 47 Best | 43 |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 58 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 25 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 78 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 83 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 24 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 18 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 46 | 2 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 28 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 89 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 29 | 22 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 →