Head to Head
San Francisco, CA vs Stockton, CA
San Francisco leads with a Fun Score of 98, ahead by 94 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Francisco wins 19 and Stockton wins 2, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — San Francisco
- 19 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Stockton
- 2 of 23
| Factor | San Francisco, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 2 |
| Drinks | 88 Best | 5 |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 17 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 3 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 37 |
| Outdoors | 32 Best | 8 |
| Culture | 65 Best | 5 |
| Events | 90 Best | 35 |
| Sports | 78 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 23 |
| City Vibe | 84 Best | 23 |
| Climate | 92 Best | 76 |
| Transit Quality | 91 Best | 30 |
| Walkability | 93 Best | 59 |
| Higher Education | 10 | 66 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 Best | 12 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 59 | 59 |
| Traffic | 89 Best | 91 |
| Air Quality | 13 Best | 57 |
| Disaster Risk | 78 | 66 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 1 Best | 8 |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 81 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 82 |
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 →