Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Park City, UT
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 6 points. Across 23 individual factors, Asheville wins 10 and Park City wins 13.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Park City
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Park City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 84 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 41 |
| Star Power | 32 Best | 9 |
| Outdoors | 61 | 91 Best |
| Culture | 86 | 92 Best |
| Events | 59 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 45 |
| Unique Hangouts | 81 | 91 Best |
| City Vibe | 49 Best | 45 |
| Climate | 68 Best | 8 |
| Transit Quality | 41 | 71 Best |
| Walkability | 49 Best | 8 |
| Higher Education | 25 Best | 14 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 | 73 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 23 Best |
| Traffic | 10 | 3 Best |
| Air Quality | 7 | 4 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 14 | 3 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 41 |
| Economic Strain | 50 | 20 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 82 |
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 →