Head to Head
Norfolk, VA vs Virginia Beach, VA
Norfolk leads with a Fun Score of 51, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Norfolk wins 11 and Virginia Beach wins 10, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Norfolk
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Virginia Beach
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Norfolk, VA | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 53 | 63 Best |
| Drinks | 41 Best | 18 |
| Coffee | 26 Best | 25 |
| Live Music | 29 | 43 Best |
| Star Power | 59 Best | 23 |
| Outdoors | 29 | 45 Best |
| Culture | 62 Best | 2 |
| Events | 15 | 26 Best |
| Sports | 75 Best | 9 |
| Unique Hangouts | 45 | 82 Best |
| City Vibe | 31 | 63 Best |
| Climate | 79 | 83 Best |
| Transit Quality | 65 Best | 25 |
| Walkability | 66 Best | 21 |
| Higher Education | 87 Best | 29 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 14 Best | 5 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 64 | 9 Best |
| Traffic | 48 Best | 53 |
| Air Quality | 32 | 32 |
| Disaster Risk | 8 | 2 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 15 Best | 29 |
| Economic Strain | 73 | 2 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 →