Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Boise, ID
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 83, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 13 and Boise wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boise
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Portland, OR | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 88 |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 59 | 69 Best |
| Culture | 65 Best | 60 |
| Events | 72 | 87 Best |
| Sports | 77 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 75 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 15 | 29 Best |
| Climate | 86 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 15 | 71 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 60 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 27 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 54 | 7 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 →