Head to Head
Phoenix, AZ vs Gilbert, AZ
Phoenix leads with a Fun Score of 41, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Phoenix wins 12 and Gilbert wins 8, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Phoenix
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Gilbert
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Phoenix, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 19 | 51 Best |
| Drinks | 34 Best | 23 |
| Coffee | 40 | 58 Best |
| Live Music | 77 Best | 2 |
| Star Power | 68 Best | 7 |
| Outdoors | 37 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 12 | 13 Best |
| Events | 84 Best | 12 |
| Sports | 32 Best | 30 |
| Unique Hangouts | 26 | 86 Best |
| City Vibe | 90 Best | 26 |
| Climate | 17 Best | 16 |
| Transit Quality | 56 Best | 6 |
| Walkability | 53 Best | 22 |
| Higher Education | 63 Best | 19 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 77 Best | 65 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 42 | 1 Best |
| Traffic | 74 Best | 77 |
| Air Quality | 91 | 66 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 90 | 90 |
| Weather Extremes | 92 | 92 |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 5 Best |
| 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 →