Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Boulder, CO
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 85, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 14 and Boulder wins 9.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 80 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 84 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 89 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 84 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 66 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 79 Best | 57 |
| Events | 92 Best | 85 |
| Sports | 84 Best | 76 |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 32 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 23 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 90 Best | 74 |
| Higher Education | 84 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 39 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 86 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 63 | 18 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 71 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 Best | 63 |
| 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 →