Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Burlington, VT
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 10 points. Across 23 individual factors, Charleston wins 10 and Burlington wins 13.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Burlington
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Burlington, VT |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 83 |
| Drinks | 87 | 89 Best |
| Coffee | 83 | 86 Best |
| Live Music | 81 Best | 26 |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 26 |
| Outdoors | 76 | 86 Best |
| Culture | 90 Best | 88 |
| Events | 54 | 55 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 35 |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 | 85 Best |
| City Vibe | 65 Best | 38 |
| Climate | 80 Best | 24 |
| Transit Quality | 22 | 79 Best |
| Walkability | 37 | 71 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 | 91 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 64 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 Best | 79 |
| Traffic | 62 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | 22 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 4 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 46 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 Best | 48 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 59 |
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 →