Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Burlington, VT
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 11 and Burlington wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 67 | 89 Best |
| Coffee | 72 | 86 Best |
| Live Music | 71 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 70 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 64 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 88 | 88 |
| Events | 80 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 89 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 54 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 69 | 79 Best |
| Walkability | 76 Best | 71 |
| Higher Education | 77 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 | 64 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 36 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 22 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 60 | 46 Best |
| Economic Strain | 75 | 48 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 59 |
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 →