Head to Head
Santa Ana, CA vs Fresno, CA
Santa Ana leads with a Fun Score of 33, ahead by 8 points. Across 22 individual factors, Santa Ana wins 9 and Fresno wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Santa Ana
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Fresno
- 12 of 22
| Factor | Santa Ana, CA | Fresno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 5 | 44 Best |
| Drinks | 8 | 11 Best |
| Coffee | 16 | 36 Best |
| Live Music | 68 Best | 32 |
| Star Power | 28 | 54 Best |
| Outdoors | 2 | 3 Best |
| Culture | 55 Best | 4 |
| Events | 11 | 46 Best |
| Sports | 1 | 36 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 20 | 73 Best |
| City Vibe | 22 | 56 Best |
| Climate | 91 Best | 61 |
| Transit Quality | 68 Best | 39 |
| Walkability | 87 Best | 57 |
| Higher Education | 73 Best | 57 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 21 | 27 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 13 Best | 55 |
| Traffic | 64 | 44 Best |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | 75 |
| Disaster Risk | 88 | 76 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 19 Best | 28 |
| Economic Strain | 33 Best | 88 |
| 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 →