Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Burlington, VT
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 12 and Burlington wins 11.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 83 Best |
| Drinks | 74 | 89 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 86 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 88 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 55 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 79 |
| Walkability | 63 | 71 Best |
| Higher Education | 82 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 64 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 79 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 46 |
| Economic Strain | 35 Best | 48 |
| 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 →