Head to Head
St. Petersburg, FL vs Jacksonville, FL
St. Petersburg leads with a Fun Score of 43, ahead by 26 points. Across 23 individual factors, St. Petersburg wins 15 and Jacksonville wins 7, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — St. Petersburg
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Jacksonville
- 7 of 23
| Factor | St. Petersburg, FL | Jacksonville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 59 Best | 9 |
| Drinks | 68 Best | 15 |
| Coffee | 48 Best | 8 |
| Live Music | 23 Best | 18 |
| Star Power | 35 | 67 Best |
| Outdoors | 53 Best | 26 |
| Culture | 42 Best | 10 |
| Events | 27 | 32 Best |
| Sports | 19 | 20 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 18 Best | 13 |
| City Vibe | 17 | 68 Best |
| Climate | 84 Best | 83 |
| Transit Quality | 48 Best | 32 |
| Walkability | 67 Best | 24 |
| Higher Education | 11 | 31 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 30 Best | 25 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 35 Best | 39 |
| Traffic | 73 | 59 Best |
| Air Quality | 28 Best | 84 |
| Disaster Risk | 61 | 47 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 9 Best | 47 |
| Economic Strain | 66 Best | 78 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →