Head to Head
New Orleans, LA vs Baton Rouge, LA
New Orleans leads with a Fun Score of 62, ahead by 30 points. Across 23 individual factors, New Orleans wins 14 and Baton Rouge wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — New Orleans
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Baton Rouge
- 8 of 23
| Factor | New Orleans, LA | Baton Rouge, LA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 82 Best | 22 |
| Drinks | 89 Best | 35 |
| Coffee | 82 Best | 20 |
| Live Music | 86 Best | 56 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 57 |
| Outdoors | 21 Best | 20 |
| Culture | 82 Best | 44 |
| Events | 64 Best | 35 |
| Sports | 29 | 56 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 41 | 68 Best |
| City Vibe | 28 Best | 23 |
| Climate | 81 Best | 73 |
| Transit Quality | 75 Best | 44 |
| Walkability | 77 Best | 4 |
| Higher Education | 34 | 89 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 31 Best | 28 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 91 Best | 92 |
| Traffic | 46 | 27 Best |
| Air Quality | 61 | 37 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 62 | 57 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 45 | 35 Best |
| Economic Strain | 88 | 83 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →