Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Austin, TX
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 83, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 15 and Austin wins 8.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Austin
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Portland, OR | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 76 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 77 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 71 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 73 |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 65 |
| Outdoors | 59 Best | 46 |
| Culture | 65 Best | 46 |
| Events | 72 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 77 Best | 37 |
| Unique Hangouts | 75 Best | 71 |
| City Vibe | 15 | 86 Best |
| Climate | 86 Best | 44 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 54 |
| Higher Education | 15 | 65 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 87 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 65 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 56 Best |
| Air Quality | 27 Best | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 55 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 54 | 17 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →