Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Lexington, KY
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 15 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 14 and Lexington wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Lexington
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, KY |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 Best | 47 |
| Drinks | 74 Best | 48 |
| Coffee | 68 Best | 32 |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 35 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 47 |
| Outdoors | 38 Best | 22 |
| Culture | 77 Best | 50 |
| Events | 88 Best | 75 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 85 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 72 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 87 |
| Climate | 75 Best | 59 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 47 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 27 |
| Higher Education | 82 | 85 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 81 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 29 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 26 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 5 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 | 23 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 39 | 27 Best |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 27 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 →