Head to Head
Plano, TX vs Arlington, TX
Plano leads with a Fun Score of 40, ahead by 23 points. Across 19 individual factors, Plano wins 15 and Arlington wins 2, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Plano
- 15 of 19
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Arlington
- 2 of 19
| Factor | Plano, TX | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 68 Best | 12 |
| Drinks | 9 Best | 8 |
| Coffee | 39 Best | 12 |
| Live Music | Placeholder | 20 |
| Star Power | 21 | 24 Best |
| Outdoors | 32 Best | 10 |
| Culture | 8 Best | 6 |
| Events | Placeholder | 77 |
| Sports | Placeholder | 69 |
| Unique Hangouts | 71 Best | 43 |
| City Vibe | Placeholder | 71 |
| Climate | 50 Best | 49 |
| Transit Quality | 19 Best | 5 |
| Walkability | 29 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 28 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 26 Best | 14 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 4 Best | 33 |
| Traffic | 72 Best | 80 |
| Air Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 71 Best | 75 |
| Weather Extremes | 75 Best | 83 |
| Economic Strain | 13 Best | 51 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →