Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Gatlinburg, TN
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 91, ahead by 18 points. Across 20 individual factors, Charleston wins 9 and Gatlinburg wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 9 of 20
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 10 of 20
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 87 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 83 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 81 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 76 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 90 | 92 Best |
| Events | 70 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 92 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 65 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 80 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 22 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 37 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 Best | 41 |
| Traffic | 62 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 39 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 Best | 23 |
| 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 →