Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Honolulu, HI
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 14 and Honolulu wins 9.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Honolulu
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Honolulu, HI |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 89 Best |
| Drinks | 86 Best | 65 |
| Coffee | 88 | 90 Best |
| Live Music | 83 Best | 64 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 76 |
| Outdoors | 77 | 87 Best |
| Culture | 76 Best | 68 |
| Events | 88 Best | 86 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 59 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 | 91 Best |
| City Vibe | 54 Best | 20 |
| Climate | 65 | 89 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 87 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 74 |
| Higher Education | 44 Best | 17 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 55 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 Best | 81 |
| Traffic | 88 | 38 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 | 5 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 52 Best | 68 |
| Weather Extremes | 32 | 5 Best |
| Economic Strain | 74 | 20 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 →