Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs San Diego, CA
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Charleston wins 11 and San Diego wins 12.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — San Diego
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Charleston, SC | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 Best | 71 |
| Drinks | 87 Best | 66 |
| Coffee | 83 Best | 79 |
| Live Music | 81 Best | 80 |
| Star Power | 65 | 86 Best |
| Outdoors | 76 Best | 33 |
| Culture | 90 Best | 44 |
| Events | 54 | 71 Best |
| Sports | 92 Best | 54 |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 | 70 Best |
| City Vibe | 65 | 70 Best |
| Climate | 80 | 87 Best |
| Transit Quality | 22 | 67 Best |
| Walkability | 37 | 52 Best |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 70 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 85 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 | 20 Best |
| Traffic | 62 | 55 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | 56 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 Best | 86 |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 35 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 Best | 43 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 Best | 82 |
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 →