Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Key West, FL
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 15 points. Across 22 individual factors, Washington wins 9 and Key West wins 11, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Key West
- 11 of 22
| Factor | Washington, DC | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 86 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 88 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 88 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 77 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 76 | 90 Best |
| Events | 90 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 61 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 56 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 65 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 86 | 86 |
| Higher Education | 44 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 47 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 88 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 92 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 21 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 73 | 19 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
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 →