Head to Head
Burlington, VT vs Gatlinburg, TN
Burlington leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 7 points. Across 20 individual factors, Burlington wins 7 and Gatlinburg wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 7 of 20
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 12 of 20
| Factor | Burlington, VT | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 89 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 86 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 32 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 26 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 86 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 88 | 92 Best |
| Events | 61 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 33 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 85 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 38 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 24 | 53 Best |
| Transit Quality | 79 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 71 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 91 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 64 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 79 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 14 | 14 |
| Air Quality | 22 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 4 Best | 6 |
| Weather Extremes | 46 | 39 Best |
| Economic Strain | 48 | 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 →