Head to Head
Charleston, SC vs Telluride, CO
Charleston leads with a Fun Score of 89, ahead by 14 points. Across 23 individual factors, Charleston wins 11 and Telluride wins 12.
- Factor wins — Charleston
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Telluride
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Charleston, SC | Telluride, CO |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 92 Best |
| Drinks | 87 Best | 75 |
| Coffee | 83 | 88 Best |
| Live Music | 81 | 88 Best |
| Star Power | 65 Best | 2 |
| Outdoors | 76 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 90 | 92 Best |
| Events | 54 Best | 4 |
| Sports | 92 Best | 44 |
| Unique Hangouts | 67 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 65 Best | 0 |
| Climate | 80 | 90 Best |
| Transit Quality | 22 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 37 Best | 7 |
| Higher Education | 80 Best | 1 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 11 | 57 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 21 | 7 Best |
| Traffic | 62 | 0 Best |
| Air Quality | 65 | 2 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 67 | 1 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 56 | 2 Best |
| Economic Strain | 11 Best | 22 |
| 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 →