Head to Head
Seattle, WA vs Washington, DC
Seattle leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Seattle wins 15 and Washington wins 8.
- Factor wins — Seattle
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Washington
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Seattle, WA | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 Best | 86 |
| Drinks | 90 Best | 86 |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 88 |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 83 |
| Star Power | 86 | 91 Best |
| Outdoors | 68 | 77 Best |
| Culture | 64 | 76 Best |
| Events | 91 Best | 88 |
| Sports | 87 | 91 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 66 |
| City Vibe | 82 Best | 54 |
| Climate | 88 Best | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 89 | 92 Best |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 86 |
| Higher Education | 59 Best | 44 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 91 Best | 90 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 88 | 71 Best |
| Traffic | 77 Best | 88 |
| Air Quality | 15 Best | 35 |
| Disaster Risk | 85 | 52 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 0 Best | 32 |
| Economic Strain | 40 Best | 74 |
| 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 →