Head to Head
Pittsburgh, PA vs Boulder, CO
Pittsburgh leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Pittsburgh wins 13 and Boulder wins 10.
- Factor wins — Pittsburgh
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Pittsburgh, PA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 84 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 85 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 80 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 59 | 68 Best |
| Star Power | 89 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 55 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 84 Best | 57 |
| Events | 80 | 86 Best |
| Sports | 87 Best | 80 |
| Unique Hangouts | 65 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 52 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 52 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 89 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 74 |
| Higher Education | 88 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 47 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 56 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 59 | 18 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 84 | 71 Best |
| Economic Strain | 53 Best | 63 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 Best | 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 →