Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Boise, ID
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 20 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 17 and Boise wins 6.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 17 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Portland, ME | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 87 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 44 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 69 |
| Culture | 91 Best | 60 |
| Events | 82 | 87 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 Best | 78 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 28 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 66 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 8 | 71 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 60 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 17 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 25 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 13 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 7 |
| 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 →