Head to Head
Phoenix, AZ vs Glendale, AZ
Phoenix leads with a Fun Score of 41, ahead by 30 points. Across 23 individual factors, Phoenix wins 13 and Glendale wins 7, with 3 tied.
- Factor wins — Phoenix
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 3
- Factor wins — Glendale
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Phoenix, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 19 | 21 Best |
| Drinks | 34 Best | 14 |
| Coffee | 40 Best | 20 |
| Live Music | 77 Best | 29 |
| Star Power | 68 Best | 11 |
| Outdoors | 37 | 59 Best |
| Culture | 12 | 15 Best |
| Events | 84 Best | 28 |
| Sports | 32 Best | 21 |
| Unique Hangouts | 26 | 52 Best |
| City Vibe | 90 Best | 24 |
| Climate | 17 | 20 Best |
| Transit Quality | 56 Best | 42 |
| Walkability | 53 Best | 41 |
| Higher Education | 63 | 72 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 77 Best | 34 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 42 Best | 45 |
| Traffic | 74 Best | 84 |
| Air Quality | 91 | 91 |
| Disaster Risk | 90 | 90 |
| Weather Extremes | 92 | 91 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 Best | 72 |
| 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 →