Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Boise, ID
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Charleston wins 12 and Boise wins 11.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Boise
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Boise, ID |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 65 |
| Drinks | 87 Best | 46 |
| Coffee | 83 Best | 74 |
| Live Music | 81 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 30 |
| Outdoors | 76 Best | 69 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 60 |
| Events | 54 | 87 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 61 |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 65 Best | 29 |
| Climate | 80 Best | 13 |
| Transit Quality | 22 Best | 14 |
| Walkability | 37 | 42 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 71 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 60 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 | 2 Best |
| Traffic | 62 | 16 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | 44 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 13 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 49 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 | 7 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 82 |
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 →