Head to Head
Buffalo, NY vs Gatlinburg, TN
Buffalo leads with a Fun Score of 74, ahead by 1 point. Across 20 individual factors, Buffalo wins 7 and Gatlinburg wins 13.
- Factor wins — Buffalo
- 7 of 20
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 13 of 20
| Factor | Buffalo, NY | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 31 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 79 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 51 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 82 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 83 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 56 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 80 | 92 Best |
| Events | 81 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 72 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 15 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 88 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 39 | 53 Best |
| Transit Quality | 88 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 73 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 74 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 58 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 74 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 21 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 38 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 53 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 34 Best | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 90 | 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 →