Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Burlington, VT
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 21 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 15 and Burlington wins 6, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Portland, ME | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 89 |
| Coffee | 86 | 86 |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 44 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 86 |
| Culture | 91 Best | 88 |
| Events | 82 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 Best | 85 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 28 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 66 | 79 Best |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 71 |
| Higher Education | 8 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 64 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 17 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 25 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 42 Best | 46 |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 48 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 59 |
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 →