Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Bend, OR
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 15 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 12 and Bend wins 9, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Bend
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Bend, OR |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 74 |
| Drinks | 86 | 88 Best |
| Coffee | 88 | 88 |
| Live Music | 83 Best | 80 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 8 |
| Outdoors | 77 | 88 Best |
| Culture | 76 Best | 47 |
| Events | 88 Best | 34 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 43 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 | 84 Best |
| City Vibe | 54 | 92 Best |
| Climate | 65 Best | 2 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 4 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 0 |
| Higher Education | 44 Best | 12 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 | 90 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 | 10 Best |
| Traffic | 88 | 5 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 | 1 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 11 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 Best | 55 |
| Economic Strain | 74 | 23 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 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 →