Head to Head
Santa Barbara, CA vs Key West, FL
Santa Barbara leads with a Fun Score of 78, ahead by 4 points. Across 22 individual factors, Santa Barbara wins 9 and Key West wins 13.
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Key West
- 13 of 22
| Factor | Santa Barbara, CA | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 88 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 79 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 89 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 41 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 63 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 80 | 90 Best |
| Events | 58 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 28 | 38 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 50 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 7 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 88 Best | 87 |
| Transit Quality | 59 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 15 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 62 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 81 Best | 47 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 28 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 8 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | Placeholder | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 73 | 21 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 4 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 33 | 19 Best |
| 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 →