Head to Head
Miami, FL vs St. Petersburg, FL
Miami leads with a Fun Score of 57, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Miami wins 12 and St. Petersburg wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Miami
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — St. Petersburg
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Miami, FL | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 46 | 59 Best |
| Drinks | 38 | 68 Best |
| Coffee | 50 Best | 48 |
| Live Music | 28 Best | 23 |
| Star Power | 85 Best | 35 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 53 Best |
| Culture | 77 Best | 42 |
| Events | 91 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 55 Best | 33 |
| Unique Hangouts | 3 | 18 Best |
| City Vibe | 87 Best | 17 |
| Climate | 93 Best | 84 |
| Transit Quality | 86 Best | 48 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 67 |
| Higher Education | 13 Best | 11 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 70 Best | 30 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 43 | 35 Best |
| Traffic | 83 | 73 Best |
| Air Quality | 69 | 28 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 82 | 61 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 14 | 9 Best |
| Economic Strain | 80 | 66 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 →