Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Boulder, CO
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 83, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 15 and Boulder wins 7, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Portland, OR | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 89 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 59 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 65 Best | 57 |
| Events | 72 | 85 Best |
| Sports | 77 Best | 76 |
| Unique Hangouts | 75 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 15 | 27 Best |
| Climate | 86 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 74 |
| Higher Education | 15 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 92 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 27 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 18 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 54 Best | 63 |
| 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 →