Head to Head
Telluride, CO vs Buffalo, NY
Telluride leads with a Fun Score of 75, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Telluride wins 12 and Buffalo wins 11.
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Telluride, CO | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 92 Best | 32 |
| Drinks | 75 | 78 Best |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 51 |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 85 |
| Star Power | 2 | 83 Best |
| Outdoors | 92 Best | 56 |
| Culture | 92 Best | 80 |
| Events | 2 | 89 Best |
| Sports | 42 | 71 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 3 | 14 Best |
| City Vibe | 0 | 85 Best |
| Climate | 90 Best | 39 |
| Transit Quality | 1 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 7 | 73 Best |
| Higher Education | 1 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 56 | 58 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 7 Best | 74 |
| Traffic | 0 Best | 21 |
| Air Quality | 12 Best | 56 |
| Disaster Risk | 1 Best | 53 |
| Weather Extremes | 2 Best | 34 |
| Economic Strain | 2 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 59 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 →