Head to Head
Oakland, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Oakland leads with a Fun Score of 67, ahead by 34 points. Across 23 individual factors, Oakland wins 17 and Long Beach wins 5, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Oakland
- 17 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Long Beach
- 5 of 23
| Factor | Oakland, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 80 Best | 37 |
| Drinks | 65 Best | 37 |
| Coffee | 83 Best | 56 |
| Live Music | 72 Best | 31 |
| Star Power | 80 Best | 71 |
| Outdoors | 43 Best | 4 |
| Culture | 74 Best | 33 |
| Events | 31 | 61 Best |
| Sports | 53 Best | 11 |
| Unique Hangouts | 53 Best | 9 |
| City Vibe | 59 | 79 Best |
| Climate | 91 | 92 Best |
| Transit Quality | 90 Best | 74 |
| Walkability | 88 Best | 35 |
| Higher Education | 11 | 52 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 84 Best | 44 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 92 | 52 Best |
| Traffic | 87 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 26 Best | 38 |
| Disaster Risk | 87 Best | 92 |
| Weather Extremes | 7 Best | 22 |
| Economic Strain | 60 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 →