Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Burlington, VT
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 14 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 14 and Burlington wins 9.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 86 | 89 Best |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 86 |
| Live Music | 83 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 77 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 76 | 88 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 54 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 65 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 79 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 71 |
| Higher Education | 44 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 64 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 88 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 Best | 46 |
| Economic Strain | 74 | 48 Best |
| 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 →