Head to Head
San Antonio, TX vs Arlington, TX
San Antonio leads with a Fun Score of 29, ahead by 12 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Antonio wins 14 and Arlington wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — San Antonio
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Arlington
- 8 of 23
| Factor | San Antonio, TX | Arlington, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 23 Best | 12 |
| Drinks | 26 Best | 8 |
| Coffee | 21 Best | 12 |
| Live Music | 23 Best | 20 |
| Star Power | 75 Best | 24 |
| Outdoors | 12 Best | 10 |
| Culture | 18 Best | 6 |
| Events | 76 | 77 Best |
| Sports | 24 | 69 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 35 | 43 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 71 |
| Climate | 44 | 49 Best |
| Transit Quality | 60 Best | 5 |
| Walkability | 28 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 71 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 52 Best | 14 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 80 | 33 Best |
| Traffic | 63 Best | 80 |
| Air Quality | 63 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 77 | 75 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 80 Best | 83 |
| Economic Strain | 59 | 51 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →