Head to Head
Baltimore, MD vs Gatlinburg, TN
Baltimore and Gatlinburg tie at a Fun Score of 73. Across 20 individual factors, Baltimore wins 8 and Gatlinburg wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Baltimore
- 8 of 20
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 11 of 20
| Factor | Baltimore, MD | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 72 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 83 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 53 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 72 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 90 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 71 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 70 | 92 Best |
| Events | 73 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 61 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 11 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 46 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 64 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 88 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 85 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 35 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 74 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 87 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 86 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 23 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 33 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 10 Best | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 91 | 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 →