Head to Head
Pittsburgh, PA vs Richmond, VA
Pittsburgh and Richmond tie at a Fun Score of 90. Across 23 individual factors, Pittsburgh wins 9 and Richmond wins 13, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Pittsburgh
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Pittsburgh, PA | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 84 | 85 Best |
| Drinks | 85 Best | 67 |
| Coffee | 80 Best | 72 |
| Live Music | 67 | 71 Best |
| Star Power | 89 Best | 70 |
| Outdoors | 55 | 64 Best |
| Culture | 84 | 88 Best |
| Events | 80 | 80 |
| Sports | 88 | 89 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 65 | 69 Best |
| City Vibe | 52 | 61 Best |
| Climate | 52 | 54 Best |
| Transit Quality | 89 Best | 69 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 76 |
| Higher Education | 88 Best | 77 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 Best | 70 |
| Traffic | 47 | 36 Best |
| Air Quality | 56 | 10 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 59 | 7 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 84 | 60 Best |
| Economic Strain | 53 Best | 75 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 35 Best |
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 →