Head to Head
Durham, NC vs Charlotte, NC
Durham leads with a Fun Score of 63, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Durham wins 12 and Charlotte wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Durham
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Charlotte
- 10 of 23
| Factor | Durham, NC | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 48 | 55 Best |
| Drinks | 42 | 52 Best |
| Coffee | 28 | 45 Best |
| Live Music | 44 | 75 Best |
| Star Power | 36 | 59 Best |
| Outdoors | 52 Best | 31 |
| Culture | 43 Best | 29 |
| Events | 56 Best | 40 |
| Sports | 88 Best | 65 |
| Unique Hangouts | 77 Best | 49 |
| City Vibe | 55 | 78 Best |
| Climate | 68 | 69 Best |
| Transit Quality | 55 | 57 Best |
| Walkability | 18 | 26 Best |
| Higher Education | 68 Best | 53 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 79 Best | 35 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 75 Best | 80 |
| Traffic | 41 Best | 65 |
| Air Quality | 44 Best | 55 |
| Disaster Risk | 16 Best | 44 |
| Weather Extremes | 24 | 20 Best |
| Economic Strain | 15 Best | 16 |
| 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 →