Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Hilton Head Island, SC
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 26 points. Across 19 individual factors, Charleston wins 9 and Hilton Head Island wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 9 of 19
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Hilton Head Island
- 9 of 19
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 88 Best |
| Drinks | 87 Best | 59 |
| Coffee | 83 Best | 63 |
| Live Music | 81 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 4 |
| Outdoors | 76 Best | 65 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 28 |
| Events | 54 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 92 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 | 92 Best |
| City Vibe | 65 Best | 43 |
| Climate | 80 | 84 Best |
| Transit Quality | 22 Best | 10 |
| Walkability | 37 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 4 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 40 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 | Placeholder |
| Traffic | 62 | 12 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | 14 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 45 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 32 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 | 8 Best |
| 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 →