Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Denver, CO
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 6 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 12 and Denver wins 11.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Denver
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 84 Best |
| Drinks | 74 | 88 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 87 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 91 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 83 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 74 Best |
| Culture | 77 Best | 69 |
| Events | 88 | 89 Best |
| Sports | 90 Best | 81 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 56 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 80 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 9 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 72 |
| Walkability | 63 | 84 Best |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 17 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 Best | 86 |
| Traffic | 79 | 70 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 Best | 88 |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 34 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 Best | 64 |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 29 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 82 |
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 →