Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Boulder, CO
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 12 and Boulder wins 11.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 67 | 73 Best |
| Coffee | 72 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 65 | 68 Best |
| Star Power | 70 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 64 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 88 Best | 57 |
| Events | 85 | 86 Best |
| Sports | 91 Best | 80 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 54 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 69 | 77 Best |
| Walkability | 76 Best | 74 |
| Higher Education | 77 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 36 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 Best | 18 |
| Weather Extremes | 60 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 75 | 63 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 →