Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Atlanta, GA
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 90, ahead by 1 point. Across 23 individual factors, Charleston wins 11 and Atlanta wins 11, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Atlanta
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Atlanta, GA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 81 |
| Drinks | 87 Best | 74 |
| Coffee | 83 Best | 68 |
| Live Music | 82 | 93 Best |
| Star Power | 65 | 88 Best |
| Outdoors | 76 Best | 38 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 77 |
| Events | 62 | 86 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 90 |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 Best | 28 |
| City Vibe | 65 | 91 Best |
| Climate | 80 Best | 75 |
| Transit Quality | 22 | 83 Best |
| Walkability | 37 | 63 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 | 82 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 88 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 Best | 72 |
| Traffic | 62 Best | 79 |
| Air Quality | 65 | 55 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 38 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 39 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 Best | 35 |
| 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 →