Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Baltimore, MD
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 17 points. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 13 and Baltimore wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Baltimore
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Baltimore, MD |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 72 |
| Drinks | 67 | 83 Best |
| Coffee | 72 Best | 53 |
| Live Music | 65 | 72 Best |
| Star Power | 70 | 90 Best |
| Outdoors | 64 | 71 Best |
| Culture | 88 Best | 70 |
| Events | 85 Best | 73 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 Best | 11 |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 46 |
| Climate | 54 | 64 Best |
| Transit Quality | 69 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 76 | 85 Best |
| Higher Education | 77 Best | 35 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 | 74 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 36 Best | 86 |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 23 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 Best | 33 |
| Weather Extremes | 60 | 10 Best |
| Economic Strain | 75 Best | 91 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →