Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Kansas City, MO
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 81, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Asheville wins 13 and Kansas City wins 10.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Kansas City
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Kansas City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 63 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 73 |
| Coffee | 84 Best | 62 |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 83 |
| Star Power | 32 | 80 Best |
| Outdoors | 61 | 80 Best |
| Culture | 86 Best | 67 |
| Events | 59 | 70 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 78 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 | 88 Best |
| City Vibe | 26 | 54 Best |
| Climate | 68 Best | 35 |
| Transit Quality | 41 | 54 Best |
| Walkability | 49 Best | 38 |
| Higher Education | 25 | 37 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 | 68 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 10 Best | 37 |
| Air Quality | 60 Best | 81 |
| Disaster Risk | 14 Best | 41 |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 87 |
| Economic Strain | 42 | 27 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 8 Best |
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 →