Head to Head
San Jose, CA vs Long Beach, CA
San Jose leads with a Fun Score of 64, ahead by 31 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Jose wins 14 and Long Beach wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — San Jose
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Long Beach
- 8 of 23
| Factor | San Jose, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 53 Best | 37 |
| Drinks | 30 | 37 Best |
| Coffee | 65 Best | 56 |
| Live Music | 37 Best | 31 |
| Star Power | 62 | 71 Best |
| Outdoors | 51 Best | 4 |
| Culture | 29 | 33 Best |
| Events | 57 | 61 Best |
| Sports | 58 Best | 11 |
| Unique Hangouts | 59 Best | 9 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 79 |
| Climate | 88 | 92 Best |
| Transit Quality | 64 | 74 Best |
| Walkability | 75 Best | 35 |
| Higher Education | 35 | 52 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 44 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 46 Best | 52 |
| Traffic | 83 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 43 | 38 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 86 Best | 92 |
| Weather Extremes | 6 Best | 22 |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 84 |
| 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 →