Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Gatlinburg, TN
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 16 points. Across 20 individual factors, Atlanta wins 7 and Gatlinburg wins 11, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 7 of 20
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 11 of 20
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 74 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 93 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 92 Best |
| Events | 83 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 90 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 23 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 →