Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Boise, ID
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 85, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 15 and Boise wins 8.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 80 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 84 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 89 Best | 88 |
| Star Power | 84 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 66 | 69 Best |
| Culture | 79 Best | 60 |
| Events | 92 Best | 87 |
| Sports | 84 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 32 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 23 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 90 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 71 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 60 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 39 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 86 | 44 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 63 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 49 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 7 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 →