Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Boulder, CO
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 15 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 15 and Boulder wins 8.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 86 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 88 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 83 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 77 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 76 Best | 57 |
| Events | 88 Best | 85 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 76 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 54 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 65 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 77 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 74 |
| Higher Education | 44 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 88 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 18 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 74 | 63 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 →