Head to Head
San Jose, CA vs Riverside, CA
San Jose leads with a Fun Score of 64, ahead by 41 points. Across 23 individual factors, San Jose wins 19 and Riverside wins 3, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — San Jose
- 19 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Riverside
- 3 of 23
| Factor | San Jose, CA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 53 Best | 29 |
| Drinks | 30 Best | 11 |
| Coffee | 65 Best | 38 |
| Live Music | 37 Best | 25 |
| Star Power | 62 Best | 43 |
| Outdoors | 51 Best | 29 |
| Culture | 29 Best | 20 |
| Events | 57 Best | 21 |
| Sports | 58 Best | 5 |
| Unique Hangouts | 59 | 60 Best |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 44 |
| Climate | 88 Best | 77 |
| Transit Quality | 64 Best | 45 |
| Walkability | 75 Best | 56 |
| Higher Education | 35 | 83 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 38 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 46 | 38 Best |
| Traffic | 83 Best | 90 |
| Air Quality | 43 Best | 77 |
| Disaster Risk | 86 Best | 91 |
| Weather Extremes | 6 Best | 38 |
| Economic Strain | 26 Best | 56 |
| 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 →