Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Gatlinburg, TN
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 14 points. Across 20 individual factors, Asheville wins 10 and Gatlinburg wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 10 of 20
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 9 of 20
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 84 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 91 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 32 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 61 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 86 | 92 Best |
| Events | 57 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 92 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 81 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 49 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 68 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 41 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 49 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 25 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 10 Best | 14 |
| Air Quality | 7 Best | 8 |
| Disaster Risk | 14 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 50 | 23 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 →