Head to Head
Pittsburgh, PA vs Portland, OR
Pittsburgh leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Pittsburgh wins 12 and Portland wins 11.
- Factor wins — Pittsburgh
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Portland
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Pittsburgh, PA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 84 | 87 Best |
| Drinks | 85 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 80 | 90 Best |
| Live Music | 59 | 90 Best |
| Star Power | 89 Best | 81 |
| Outdoors | 55 | 59 Best |
| Culture | 84 Best | 65 |
| Events | 80 Best | 74 |
| Sports | 87 Best | 79 |
| Unique Hangouts | 65 | 75 Best |
| City Vibe | 52 Best | 15 |
| Climate | 52 | 86 Best |
| Transit Quality | 89 Best | 83 |
| Walkability | 91 | 92 Best |
| Higher Education | 88 Best | 15 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 | 93 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 Best | 90 |
| Traffic | 47 Best | 61 |
| Air Quality | 56 | 27 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 59 Best | 65 |
| Weather Extremes | 84 | 3 Best |
| Economic Strain | 53 Best | 54 |
| 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 →