Head to Head
San Antonio, TX vs Irving, TX
San Antonio leads with a Fun Score of 29, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Antonio wins 13 and Irving wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — San Antonio
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Irving
- 9 of 23
| Factor | San Antonio, TX | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 23 | 25 Best |
| Drinks | 26 Best | 3 |
| Coffee | 21 Best | 5 |
| Live Music | 23 | 38 Best |
| Star Power | 75 Best | 12 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 15 Best |
| Culture | 18 Best | 8 |
| Events | 76 | 90 Best |
| Sports | 24 Best | 4 |
| Unique Hangouts | 35 Best | 10 |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 44 | 47 Best |
| Transit Quality | 60 Best | 33 |
| Walkability | 28 | 62 Best |
| Higher Education | 71 Best | 39 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 52 Best | 10 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 80 | 22 Best |
| Traffic | 63 | 60 Best |
| Air Quality | 63 Best | 92 |
| Disaster Risk | 77 Best | 84 |
| Weather Extremes | 80 Best | 83 |
| Economic Strain | 59 | 31 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 →