Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Key West, FL
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 81, ahead by 7 points. Across 22 individual factors, Asheville wins 9 and Key West wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Key West
- 12 of 22
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 84 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 32 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 61 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 86 | 90 Best |
| Events | 59 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 78 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 26 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 68 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 41 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 49 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 25 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 | 47 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 10 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 60 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 14 Best | 21 |
| Weather Extremes | 23 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 42 | 19 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 →