Head to Head
Santa Fe, NM vs Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe leads with a Fun Score of 62, ahead by 21 points. Across 23 individual factors, Santa Fe wins 14 and Albuquerque wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Santa Fe
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Albuquerque
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Santa Fe, NM | Albuquerque, NM |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 88 Best | 62 |
| Drinks | 77 Best | 49 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 73 |
| Live Music | 12 | 27 Best |
| Star Power | 19 | 50 Best |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 77 |
| Culture | 89 Best | 48 |
| Events | 91 Best | 25 |
| Sports | 42 | 71 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 87 | 88 Best |
| City Vibe | 11 | 26 Best |
| Climate | 10 | 12 Best |
| Transit Quality | 36 Best | 28 |
| Walkability | 38 | 59 Best |
| Higher Education | 26 | 33 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 51 Best | 48 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 62 Best | 84 |
| Traffic | 28 Best | 43 |
| Air Quality | 70 Best | 73 |
| Disaster Risk | 12 Best | 31 |
| Weather Extremes | 62 Best | 85 |
| Economic Strain | 44 Best | 64 |
| 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 →