Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Buffalo, NY
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 14 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 15 and Buffalo wins 8.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 15 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 Best | 31 |
| Drinks | 74 | 79 Best |
| Coffee | 68 Best | 51 |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 82 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 83 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 56 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 80 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 83 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 75 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 Best | 15 |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 88 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 39 |
| Transit Quality | 83 | 88 Best |
| Walkability | 63 | 73 Best |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 74 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 58 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 Best | 74 |
| Traffic | 79 | 21 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 38 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 Best | 53 |
| Weather Extremes | 39 | 34 Best |
| Economic Strain | 35 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 59 |
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 →