Head to Head
Boston, MA vs Gatlinburg, TN
Boston leads with a Fun Score of 99, ahead by 26 points. Across 20 individual factors, Boston wins 8 and Gatlinburg wins 12.
- Factor wins — Boston
- 8 of 20
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 12 of 20
| Factor | Boston, MA | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 78 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 63 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 85 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 91 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 58 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 74 | 92 Best |
| Events | 77 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 87 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 58 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 88 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 35 | 53 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 91 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 87 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 72 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 34 Best | 41 |
| Traffic | 88 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 20 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 26 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 26 Best | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 45 | 23 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 35 Best |
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 →