Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Portland, OR
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 85, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 13 and Portland wins 10.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Portland
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 | 87 Best |
| Drinks | 80 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 84 | 90 Best |
| Live Music | 89 | 90 Best |
| Star Power | 84 Best | 81 |
| Outdoors | 66 Best | 59 |
| Culture | 79 Best | 65 |
| Events | 92 Best | 72 |
| Sports | 84 Best | 77 |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 | 75 Best |
| City Vibe | 32 Best | 15 |
| Climate | 23 | 86 Best |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 83 |
| Walkability | 90 | 92 Best |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 15 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 | 93 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 Best | 90 |
| Traffic | 39 Best | 61 |
| Air Quality | 86 | 27 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 63 Best | 65 |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 3 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 Best | 54 |
| 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 →