Head to Head
Napa, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Napa leads with a Fun Score of 52, ahead by 19 points. Across 23 individual factors, Napa wins 12 and Long Beach wins 9, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Napa
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Long Beach
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Napa, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 44 Best | 37 |
| Drinks | 22 | 37 Best |
| Coffee | 56 | 56 |
| Live Music | 86 Best | 31 |
| Star Power | 8 | 71 Best |
| Outdoors | 72 Best | 4 |
| Culture | 41 Best | 33 |
| Events | 68 Best | 61 |
| Sports | 17 Best | 11 |
| Unique Hangouts | 3 | 9 Best |
| City Vibe | 5 | 79 Best |
| Climate | 85 | 92 Best |
| Transit Quality | 23 | 74 Best |
| Walkability | 14 | 35 Best |
| Higher Education | 20 | 52 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 38 | 44 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 5 Best | 52 |
| Traffic | 58 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 8 Best | 38 |
| Disaster Risk | 35 Best | 92 |
| Weather Extremes | 5 Best | 22 |
| Economic Strain | 41 Best | 84 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →