Head to Head
Austin, TX vs Gatlinburg, TN
Austin and Gatlinburg tie at a Fun Score of 73. Across 20 individual factors, Austin wins 7 and Gatlinburg wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Austin
- 7 of 20
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 12 of 20
| Factor | Austin, TX | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 76 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 77 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 71 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 72 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 46 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 46 | 92 Best |
| Events | 67 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 45 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 71 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 86 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 44 | 53 Best |
| Transit Quality | 59 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 54 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 65 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 87 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 65 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 56 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 82 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 55 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 39 Best |
| Economic Strain | 17 Best | 23 |
| 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 →