Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Charleston, SC
Atlanta and Charleston tie at a Fun Score of 89. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 11 and Charleston wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 86 Best |
| Drinks | 74 | 87 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 83 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 81 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 65 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 76 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 90 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 54 |
| Sports | 90 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 67 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 65 |
| Climate | 75 | 80 Best |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 22 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 37 |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 80 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 11 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 21 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 62 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 Best | 65 |
| Disaster Risk | 38 Best | 67 |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 56 |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 11 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 →