Head to Head
Asheville, NC vs Savannah, GA
Asheville leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 13 points. Across 22 individual factors, Asheville wins 13 and Savannah wins 7, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 13 of 22
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Savannah
- 7 of 22
| Factor | Asheville, NC | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 90 Best | 70 |
| Drinks | 91 Best | 83 |
| Coffee | 84 Best | 70 |
| Live Music | 91 Best | 21 |
| Star Power | 32 | 52 Best |
| Outdoors | 61 | 74 Best |
| Culture | 86 | 86 |
| Events | 59 | 63 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 83 |
| Unique Hangouts | 81 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 49 Best | 30 |
| Climate | 68 | 82 Best |
| Transit Quality | 41 | 62 Best |
| Walkability | 49 | 65 Best |
| Higher Education | 25 | 86 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 36 Best | 9 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | Placeholder |
| Traffic | 10 Best | 24 |
| Air Quality | 7 Best | 14 |
| Disaster Risk | 14 Best | 49 |
| Weather Extremes | 23 Best | 44 |
| Economic Strain | 50 Best | 58 |
| 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 →