Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Burlington, VT
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 83, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 12 and Burlington wins 11.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Portland, OR | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 89 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 86 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 59 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 65 | 88 Best |
| Events | 72 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 77 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 75 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 15 | 38 Best |
| Climate | 86 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 79 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 71 |
| Higher Education | 15 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 64 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 79 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 27 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 46 |
| Economic Strain | 54 | 48 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 59 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 →