Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Saint Paul, MN
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 85, ahead by 20 points. Across 23 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 14 and Saint Paul wins 7, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Saint Paul
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 Best | 45 |
| Drinks | 80 Best | 57 |
| Coffee | 84 Best | 62 |
| Live Music | 89 Best | 34 |
| Star Power | 84 Best | 72 |
| Outdoors | 66 | 67 Best |
| Culture | 79 Best | 78 |
| Events | 92 Best | 24 |
| Sports | 84 Best | 79 |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 Best | 40 |
| City Vibe | 32 | 47 Best |
| Climate | 23 | 26 Best |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 81 |
| Walkability | 90 Best | 87 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 69 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 45 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 | 54 Best |
| Traffic | 39 | 29 Best |
| Air Quality | 86 | 86 |
| Disaster Risk | 63 | 32 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 44 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 Best | 62 |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
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 →