Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Cleveland, OH
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 18 points. Across 22 individual factors, Washington wins 12 and Cleveland wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 12 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 9 of 22
| Factor | Washington, DC | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 86 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 80 |
| Live Music | 83 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 89 |
| Outdoors | 77 Best | 57 |
| Culture | 76 | 81 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 54 | 67 Best |
| Climate | 65 | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 84 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 68 |
| Higher Education | 44 | 45 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 88 | 45 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 52 Best | 58 |
| Weather Extremes | 32 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 74 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 8 Best |
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 →