Head to Head
Tucson, AZ vs Gilbert, AZ
Tucson leads with a Fun Score of 43, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Tucson wins 14 and Gilbert wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Tucson
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Gilbert
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Tucson, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 42 | 51 Best |
| Drinks | 31 Best | 23 |
| Coffee | 41 | 58 Best |
| Live Music | 53 Best | 2 |
| Star Power | 50 Best | 7 |
| Outdoors | 86 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 22 Best | 13 |
| Events | 45 Best | 12 |
| Sports | 18 | 30 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 62 | 86 Best |
| City Vibe | 38 Best | 26 |
| Climate | 23 Best | 16 |
| Transit Quality | 63 Best | 6 |
| Walkability | 45 Best | 22 |
| Higher Education | 88 Best | 19 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 65 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 32 | 1 Best |
| Traffic | 38 Best | 77 |
| Air Quality | 87 | 66 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 74 Best | 90 |
| Weather Extremes | 88 Best | 92 |
| Economic Strain | 87 | 5 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 →