Head to Head
Durham, NC vs Greensboro, NC
Durham leads with a Fun Score of 63, ahead by 9 points. Across 23 individual factors, Durham wins 10 and Greensboro wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Durham
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Greensboro
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Durham, NC | Greensboro, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 48 | 68 Best |
| Drinks | 42 | 60 Best |
| Coffee | 28 | 47 Best |
| Live Music | 44 | 62 Best |
| Star Power | 36 | 38 Best |
| Outdoors | 52 Best | 27 |
| Culture | 43 Best | 25 |
| Events | 56 Best | 33 |
| Sports | 88 | 91 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 77 | 83 Best |
| City Vibe | 55 | 62 Best |
| Climate | 68 | 70 Best |
| Transit Quality | 55 Best | 52 |
| Walkability | 18 Best | 6 |
| Higher Education | 68 | 86 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 79 Best | 43 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 75 Best | 77 |
| Traffic | 41 | 35 Best |
| Air Quality | 44 | 29 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 16 Best | 25 |
| Weather Extremes | 24 Best | 51 |
| Economic Strain | 15 Best | 69 |
| 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 →