Head to Head
San Diego, CA vs Baltimore, MD
San Diego leads with a Fun Score of 76, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Diego wins 10 and Baltimore wins 13.
- Factor wins — San Diego
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Baltimore
- 13 of 23
| Factor | San Diego, CA | Baltimore, MD |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 71 | 72 Best |
| Drinks | 66 | 83 Best |
| Coffee | 79 Best | 53 |
| Live Music | 80 Best | 72 |
| Star Power | 86 | 90 Best |
| Outdoors | 33 | 71 Best |
| Culture | 44 | 70 Best |
| Events | 64 | 73 Best |
| Sports | 42 | 61 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 70 Best | 11 |
| City Vibe | 70 Best | 46 |
| Climate | 87 Best | 64 |
| Transit Quality | 67 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 52 | 85 Best |
| Higher Education | 70 Best | 35 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 85 Best | 74 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 20 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 55 Best | 86 |
| Air Quality | 56 | 23 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 86 | 33 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 35 | 10 Best |
| Economic Strain | 43 Best | 91 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 35 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 →