Head to Head
San Francisco, CA vs Washington, DC
San Francisco leads with a Fun Score of 98, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Francisco wins 13 and Washington wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — San Francisco
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Washington
- 9 of 23
| Factor | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 86 |
| Drinks | 88 Best | 86 |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 88 |
| Live Music | 90 Best | 83 |
| Star Power | 91 | 91 |
| Outdoors | 32 | 77 Best |
| Culture | 65 | 76 Best |
| Events | 90 Best | 88 |
| Sports | 78 | 91 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 66 |
| City Vibe | 84 Best | 54 |
| Climate | 92 Best | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 91 | 92 Best |
| Walkability | 93 Best | 86 |
| Higher Education | 10 | 44 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 86 | 90 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 59 Best | 71 |
| Traffic | 89 | 88 Best |
| Air Quality | 13 Best | 35 |
| Disaster Risk | 78 | 52 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 1 Best | 32 |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 74 |
| 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 →