Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Richmond, VA
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 14 and Richmond wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Richmond
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 85 |
| Drinks | 86 Best | 67 |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 72 |
| Live Music | 83 Best | 71 |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 70 |
| Outdoors | 77 Best | 64 |
| Culture | 76 | 88 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 80 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 89 |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 | 69 Best |
| City Vibe | 54 | 61 Best |
| Climate | 65 Best | 54 |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 69 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 76 |
| Higher Education | 44 | 77 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 57 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 | 70 Best |
| Traffic | 88 | 36 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 | 10 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 7 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 Best | 60 |
| Economic Strain | 74 Best | 75 |
| 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 →