Head to Head
Jackson, WY vs Asheville, NC
Jackson leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 6 points. Across 23 individual factors, Jackson wins 12 and Asheville wins 11.
- Factor wins — Jackson
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 11 of 23
| Factor | Jackson, WY | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 91 Best | 90 |
| Drinks | 74 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 87 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 77 | 91 Best |
| Star Power | 5 | 32 Best |
| Outdoors | 91 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 84 | 86 Best |
| Events | 74 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 93 Best | 92 |
| Unique Hangouts | 92 Best | 81 |
| City Vibe | 2 | 49 Best |
| Climate | 0 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 80 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 5 | 49 Best |
| Higher Education | 3 | 25 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 67 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 0 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 1 Best | 10 |
| Air Quality | 24 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 14 |
| Weather Extremes | 53 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 9 Best | 50 |
| 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 →