Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Bend, OR
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 83, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 14 and Bend wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Bend
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Portland, OR | Bend, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 74 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 88 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 88 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 80 |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 8 |
| Outdoors | 59 | 88 Best |
| Culture | 65 Best | 47 |
| Events | 72 Best | 34 |
| Sports | 77 Best | 43 |
| Unique Hangouts | 75 | 84 Best |
| City Vibe | 15 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 86 Best | 2 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 4 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 0 |
| Higher Education | 15 Best | 12 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 90 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 10 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 5 Best |
| Air Quality | 27 | 1 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 11 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 55 |
| Economic Strain | 54 | 23 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →