Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Buffalo, NY
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 18 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 19 and Buffalo wins 4.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 19 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 4 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 31 |
| Drinks | 86 Best | 79 |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 51 |
| Live Music | 83 Best | 82 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 83 |
| Outdoors | 77 Best | 56 |
| Culture | 76 | 80 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 83 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 75 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 Best | 15 |
| City Vibe | 54 | 88 Best |
| Climate | 65 Best | 39 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 88 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 73 |
| Higher Education | 44 | 74 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 58 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 Best | 74 |
| Traffic | 88 | 21 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 Best | 38 |
| Disaster Risk | 52 Best | 53 |
| Weather Extremes | 32 Best | 34 |
| Economic Strain | 74 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 59 |
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 →