Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Cleveland, OH
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 14 points. Across 22 individual factors, Charleston wins 11 and Cleveland wins 11.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 11 of 22
- Tied
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- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 11 of 22
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 87 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 83 Best | 80 |
| Live Music | 81 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 65 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 76 Best | 57 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 81 |
| Events | 54 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 65 | 67 Best |
| Climate | 80 Best | 65 |
| Transit Quality | 22 | 84 Best |
| Walkability | 37 | 68 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 45 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 Best | 88 |
| Traffic | 62 | 45 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 58 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 8 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 →