Head to Head
Pittsburgh, PA vs Washington, DC
Pittsburgh leads with a Fun Score of 94, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Pittsburgh wins 9 and Washington wins 14.
- Factor wins — Pittsburgh
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Washington
- 14 of 23
| Factor | Pittsburgh, PA | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 84 | 86 Best |
| Drinks | 85 | 86 Best |
| Coffee | 83 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 69 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 89 | 91 Best |
| Outdoors | 55 | 77 Best |
| Culture | 84 Best | 76 |
| Events | 87 | 90 Best |
| Sports | 88 | 90 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 Best | 61 |
| City Vibe | 88 Best | 56 |
| Climate | 52 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 89 | 92 Best |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 86 |
| Higher Education | 88 Best | 44 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 Best | 71 |
| Traffic | 47 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 77 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 59 | 52 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 84 | 32 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 Best | 73 |
| 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 →