Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Minneapolis, MN
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 11 and Minneapolis wins 12.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Minneapolis, MN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 77 |
| Drinks | 67 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 72 | 84 Best |
| Live Music | 71 | 89 Best |
| Star Power | 70 | 84 Best |
| Outdoors | 64 | 66 Best |
| Culture | 88 Best | 79 |
| Events | 80 | 92 Best |
| Sports | 89 Best | 84 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 Best | 63 |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 32 |
| Climate | 54 Best | 23 |
| Transit Quality | 69 | 85 Best |
| Walkability | 76 | 90 Best |
| Higher Education | 77 | 84 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 | 88 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 Best | 89 |
| Traffic | 36 Best | 39 |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 86 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 Best | 63 |
| Weather Extremes | 60 Best | 74 |
| Economic Strain | 75 | 47 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 →