Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Boise, ID
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 12 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 15 and Boise wins 8.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 86 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 88 | 90 Best |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 77 Best | 69 |
| Culture | 76 Best | 60 |
| Events | 86 | 88 Best |
| Sports | 91 Best | 65 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 54 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 65 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 42 |
| Higher Education | 44 | 71 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 60 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 88 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 Best | 49 |
| Economic Strain | 74 | 7 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 →