Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Asheville, NC
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 11 and Asheville wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 74 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 84 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 91 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 61 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 86 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 90 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 81 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 49 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 68 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 79 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 35 Best | 50 |
| 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 →