Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Boise, ID
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 13 and Boise wins 10.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 67 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 72 | 74 Best |
| Live Music | 71 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 70 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 64 | 69 Best |
| Culture | 88 Best | 60 |
| Events | 80 | 87 Best |
| Sports | 89 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 54 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 69 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 76 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 77 Best | 71 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 | 60 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 36 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 Best | 13 |
| Weather Extremes | 60 | 49 Best |
| Economic Strain | 75 | 7 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 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 →