Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Key West, FL
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 96, ahead by 22 points. Across 22 individual factors, Charleston wins 9 and Key West wins 11, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Key West
- 11 of 22
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Key West, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 91 Best |
| Drinks | 86 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 81 | 91 Best |
| Live Music | 76 Best | 14 |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 14 |
| Outdoors | 75 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 90 | 90 |
| Events | 80 Best | 22 |
| Sports | 91 Best | 38 |
| Unique Hangouts | 72 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 83 Best | 6 |
| Climate | 80 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 22 Best | 11 |
| Walkability | 37 | 86 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 5 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 12 | 47 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 20 | 14 Best |
| Traffic | 62 | 2 Best |
| Air Quality | 31 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 21 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 14 Best | 19 |
| 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 →