Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Cleveland, OH
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 14 points. Across 22 individual factors, Atlanta wins 10 and Cleveland wins 12.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 10 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 12 of 22
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 74 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 80 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 92 |
| Star Power | 88 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 38 | 57 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 81 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 34 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 67 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 83 | 84 Best |
| Walkability | 63 | 68 Best |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 45 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 79 | 45 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 38 Best | 58 |
| Weather Extremes | 39 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 35 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 8 Best |
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 →