Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Telluride, CO
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 85, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 12 and Telluride wins 11.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 80 Best | 75 |
| Coffee | 84 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 89 Best | 88 |
| Star Power | 84 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 66 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 79 | 92 Best |
| Events | 92 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 84 Best | 44 |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 32 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 23 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 90 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 39 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 86 | 2 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 63 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 22 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 →