Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Key West, FL
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 26 points. Across 22 individual factors, Portland wins 12 and Key West wins 10.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 12 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Key West
- 10 of 22
| Factor | Portland, ME | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 86 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 82 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 44 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 89 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 91 Best | 90 |
| Events | 86 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 84 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 11 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 28 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 66 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 86 |
| Higher Education | 8 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 47 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 17 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 28 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 21 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 5 Best | 19 |
| 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 →