Head to Head
Richmond, VA vs Pittsburgh, PA
Richmond leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Richmond wins 14 and Pittsburgh wins 9.
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Pittsburgh
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Richmond, VA | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 85 Best | 84 |
| Drinks | 67 | 85 Best |
| Coffee | 72 | 80 Best |
| Live Music | 65 Best | 59 |
| Star Power | 70 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 64 Best | 55 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 84 |
| Events | 85 Best | 80 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 87 |
| Unique Hangouts | 69 Best | 65 |
| City Vibe | 61 Best | 52 |
| Climate | 54 Best | 52 |
| Transit Quality | 69 | 89 Best |
| Walkability | 76 | 91 Best |
| Higher Education | 77 | 88 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 57 | 86 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 70 | 44 Best |
| Traffic | 36 Best | 47 |
| Air Quality | 10 Best | 56 |
| Disaster Risk | 7 Best | 59 |
| Weather Extremes | 60 Best | 84 |
| Economic Strain | 75 | 53 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 →