Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Washington, DC
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 14 and Washington wins 9.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Washington
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Portland, ME | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 Best | 86 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 86 |
| Coffee | 86 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 83 |
| Star Power | 44 | 91 Best |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 77 |
| Culture | 91 Best | 76 |
| Events | 82 | 88 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 91 |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 Best | 66 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 54 |
| Climate | 28 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 66 | 92 Best |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 86 |
| Higher Education | 8 | 44 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 Best | 71 |
| Traffic | 17 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 25 Best | 35 |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 52 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 32 Best |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 74 |
| 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 →