Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Boulder, CO
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Asheville wins 14 and Boulder wins 9.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boulder
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 84 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 63 |
| Star Power | 32 Best | 31 |
| Outdoors | 61 | 84 Best |
| Culture | 86 Best | 57 |
| Events | 59 | 85 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 76 |
| Unique Hangouts | 81 Best | 47 |
| City Vibe | 49 Best | 27 |
| Climate | 68 Best | 3 |
| Transit Quality | 41 | 77 Best |
| Walkability | 49 | 74 Best |
| Higher Education | 25 | 90 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 40 Best |
| Traffic | 10 | 9 Best |
| Air Quality | 7 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 14 Best | 18 |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 71 |
| Economic Strain | 50 Best | 63 |
| 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 →