Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Lexington, KY
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 26 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 16 and Lexington wins 7.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 16 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Portland, ME | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 47 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 48 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 32 |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 35 |
| Star Power | 44 | 47 Best |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 22 |
| Culture | 91 Best | 50 |
| Events | 82 Best | 75 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 85 |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 Best | 72 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 87 |
| Climate | 28 | 59 Best |
| Transit Quality | 66 Best | 47 |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 27 |
| Higher Education | 8 | 85 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 81 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 Best | 29 |
| Traffic | 17 Best | 26 |
| Air Quality | 25 | 5 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 23 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 27 Best |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 27 |
| 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 →