Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Asheville, NC
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 84, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Burlington wins 13 and Asheville wins 10.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 90 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 60 | 93 Best |
| Star Power | 26 | 32 Best |
| Outdoors | 85 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 88 Best | 86 |
| Events | 66 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 34 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 78 |
| City Vibe | 35 Best | 26 |
| Climate | 24 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 62 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 14 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 31 Best | 60 |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 14 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 | 42 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 →