Head to Head
San Francisco, CA vs Cleveland, OH
San Francisco leads with a Fun Score of 98, ahead by 23 points. Across 22 individual factors, San Francisco wins 13 and Cleveland wins 9.
- Factor wins — San Francisco
- 13 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 9 of 22
| Factor | San Francisco, CA | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 88 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 80 |
| Live Music | 90 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 89 |
| Outdoors | 32 | 57 Best |
| Culture | 65 | 81 Best |
| Events | 90 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 78 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 84 Best | 67 |
| Climate | 92 Best | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 91 Best | 84 |
| Walkability | 93 Best | 68 |
| Higher Education | 10 | 45 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 59 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 89 | 45 Best |
| Air Quality | 13 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 78 | 58 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 1 Best | 31 |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →