Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Cincinnati, OH
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 13 and Cincinnati wins 10.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Cincinnati
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Cincinnati, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 75 |
| Drinks | 67 | 84 Best |
| Coffee | 72 Best | 65 |
| Live Music | 72 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 70 | 87 Best |
| Outdoors | 64 | 80 Best |
| Culture | 88 Best | 85 |
| Events | 83 Best | 71 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 90 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 | 80 Best |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 57 |
| Climate | 54 Best | 45 |
| Transit Quality | 69 | 80 Best |
| Walkability | 76 Best | 58 |
| Higher Education | 77 | 84 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 Best | 47 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 Best | 77 |
| Traffic | 36 Best | 44 |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 62 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 Best | 40 |
| Weather Extremes | 60 | 42 Best |
| Economic Strain | 75 | 71 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 8 Best |
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 →