Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Lexington, KY
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Asheville wins 13 and Lexington wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 47 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 48 |
| Coffee | 84 Best | 32 |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 35 |
| Star Power | 32 | 47 Best |
| Outdoors | 61 Best | 22 |
| Culture | 86 Best | 50 |
| Events | 59 | 75 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 85 |
| Unique Hangouts | 81 Best | 72 |
| City Vibe | 49 | 87 Best |
| Climate | 68 Best | 59 |
| Transit Quality | 41 | 47 Best |
| Walkability | 49 Best | 27 |
| Higher Education | 25 | 85 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 | 81 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 29 Best |
| Traffic | 10 Best | 26 |
| Air Quality | 7 | 5 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 14 Best | 23 |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 27 |
| Economic Strain | 50 | 27 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 →