Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Austin, TX
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 15 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 15 and Austin wins 7, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Austin
- 7 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Austin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 Best | 76 |
| Drinks | 74 | 77 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 71 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 73 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 65 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 46 Best |
| Culture | 77 Best | 46 |
| Events | 88 Best | 77 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 37 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 71 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 86 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 44 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 54 |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 65 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 87 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 65 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 56 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 Best | 82 |
| Disaster Risk | 38 Best | 55 |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 17 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 →