Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Orlando, FL
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 96, ahead by 21 points. Across 23 individual factors, Charleston wins 13 and Orlando wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Orlando
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 66 |
| Drinks | 86 Best | 69 |
| Coffee | 81 Best | 69 |
| Live Music | 76 | 84 Best |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 53 |
| Outdoors | 75 Best | 29 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 51 |
| Events | 80 | 92 Best |
| Sports | 91 Best | 82 |
| Unique Hangouts | 72 | 87 Best |
| City Vibe | 83 Best | 76 |
| Climate | 80 Best | 72 |
| Transit Quality | 22 | 56 Best |
| Walkability | 37 | 56 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 20 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 12 | 92 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 20 Best | 82 |
| Traffic | 62 Best | 78 |
| Air Quality | 31 | 3 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 65 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 12 Best |
| Economic Strain | 14 Best | 65 |
| 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 →