Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Burlington, VT
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 8 points. Across 23 individual factors, Asheville wins 12 and Burlington wins 11.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 89 |
| Coffee | 84 | 86 Best |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 32 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 61 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 86 | 88 Best |
| Events | 59 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 81 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 49 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 68 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 41 | 79 Best |
| Walkability | 49 | 71 Best |
| Higher Education | 25 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 | 64 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 79 Best |
| Traffic | 10 Best | 14 |
| Air Quality | 7 Best | 22 |
| Disaster Risk | 14 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 46 |
| Economic Strain | 50 | 48 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 59 |
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 →