Head to Head
Seattle, WA vs Boise, ID
Seattle leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 20 points. Across 23 individual factors, Seattle wins 16 and Boise wins 6, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Seattle
- 16 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Boise
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Seattle, WA | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 90 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 88 |
| Star Power | 86 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 68 | 69 Best |
| Culture | 64 Best | 60 |
| Events | 91 Best | 87 |
| Sports | 87 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 78 |
| City Vibe | 82 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 88 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 89 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 59 | 71 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 91 Best | 60 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 88 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 77 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 15 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 85 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 0 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 40 | 7 Best |
| 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 →