Head to Head
Omaha, NE vs Lincoln, NE
Omaha leads with a Fun Score of 63, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Omaha wins 10 and Lincoln wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Omaha
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Lincoln
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Omaha, NE | Lincoln, NE |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 37 Best | 33 |
| Drinks | 59 Best | 51 |
| Coffee | 53 | 58 Best |
| Live Music | 31 | 44 Best |
| Star Power | 69 Best | 42 |
| Outdoors | 79 | 88 Best |
| Culture | 62 Best | 36 |
| Events | 35 Best | 11 |
| Sports | 65 | 89 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 64 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 63 Best | 22 |
| Climate | 21 Best | 14 |
| Transit Quality | 34 Best | 26 |
| Walkability | 39 | 72 Best |
| Higher Education | 61 | 88 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 59 | 87 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 53 | 32 Best |
| Traffic | 20 | 11 Best |
| Air Quality | 60 Best | 77 |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 19 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 87 | 73 Best |
| Economic Strain | 15 | 9 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
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 →