Head to Head
Denver, CO vs Asheville, NC
Denver leads with a Fun Score of 83, ahead by 2 points. Across 23 individual factors, Denver wins 10 and Asheville wins 13.
- Factor wins — Denver
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Denver, CO | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 83 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 88 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 87 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 91 | 93 Best |
| Star Power | 83 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 74 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 68 | 86 Best |
| Events | 87 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 76 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 49 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 91 Best | 26 |
| Climate | 9 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 72 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 84 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 17 | 25 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 92 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 86 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 70 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 91 | 60 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 34 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 64 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 28 Best | 42 |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 35 Best |
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 →