Head to Head
Reno, NV vs Las Vegas, NV
Reno leads with a Fun Score of 68, ahead by 32 points. Across 23 individual factors, Reno wins 13 and Las Vegas wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Reno
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Las Vegas
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Reno, NV | Las Vegas, NV |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 65 Best | 14 |
| Drinks | 81 Best | 44 |
| Coffee | 66 Best | 23 |
| Live Music | 69 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 29 | 56 Best |
| Outdoors | 47 Best | 11 |
| Culture | 39 | 59 Best |
| Events | 92 | 93 Best |
| Sports | 87 Best | 67 |
| Unique Hangouts | 83 Best | 23 |
| City Vibe | 77 | 81 Best |
| Climate | 5 | 32 Best |
| Transit Quality | 62 | 65 Best |
| Walkability | 16 | 50 Best |
| Higher Education | 56 Best | 23 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 71 | 81 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 49 Best | 93 |
| Traffic | 23 Best | 74 |
| Air Quality | 79 Best | 90 |
| Disaster Risk | 43 Best | 80 |
| Weather Extremes | 74 Best | 79 |
| Economic Strain | 42 Best | 74 |
| 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 →