Head to Head
Atlanta, GA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Atlanta leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Atlanta wins 11 and Santa Barbara wins 12.
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Atlanta, GA | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 81 | 88 Best |
| Drinks | 74 | 80 Best |
| Coffee | 68 | 89 Best |
| Live Music | 93 Best | 84 |
| Star Power | 88 Best | 41 |
| Outdoors | 38 | 63 Best |
| Culture | 77 | 80 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 56 |
| Sports | 90 Best | 29 |
| Unique Hangouts | 28 | 39 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 75 | 88 Best |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 59 |
| Walkability | 63 Best | 15 |
| Higher Education | 82 Best | 62 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 83 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 72 | 27 Best |
| Traffic | 79 | 8 Best |
| Air Quality | 55 | 17 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 38 Best | 73 |
| Weather Extremes | 39 | 4 Best |
| Economic Strain | 35 | 30 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 →