Head to Head
Portland, ME vs San Francisco, CA
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 10 and San Francisco wins 13.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — San Francisco
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Portland, ME | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 88 |
| Coffee | 86 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 87 | 90 Best |
| Star Power | 44 | 91 Best |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 32 |
| Culture | 91 Best | 65 |
| Events | 82 | 90 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 78 |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 | 90 Best |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 84 |
| Climate | 28 | 92 Best |
| Transit Quality | 66 | 91 Best |
| Walkability | 89 | 93 Best |
| Higher Education | 8 | 10 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 86 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 Best | 59 |
| Traffic | 17 Best | 89 |
| Air Quality | 25 | 13 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 78 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 1 Best |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 26 |
| 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 →