Head to Head
Madison, WI vs Asheville, NC
Madison leads with a Fun Score of 94, ahead by 7 points. Across 23 individual factors, Madison wins 11 and Asheville wins 12.
- Factor wins — Madison
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Madison, WI | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 84 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 76 | 84 Best |
| Live Music | 71 | 91 Best |
| Star Power | 58 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 88 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 68 | 86 Best |
| Events | 42 | 59 Best |
| Sports | 40 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 81 |
| City Vibe | 58 Best | 49 |
| Climate | 25 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 78 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 83 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 24 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 18 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 49 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 28 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 89 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 29 Best | 50 |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 Best | 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 →