Head to Head
Madison, WI vs Gatlinburg, TN
Madison leads with a Fun Score of 96, ahead by 23 points. Across 20 individual factors, Madison wins 8 and Gatlinburg wins 12.
- Factor wins — Madison
- 8 of 20
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 12 of 20
| Factor | Madison, WI | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 74 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 84 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 76 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 70 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 58 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 88 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 68 | 92 Best |
| Events | 53 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 47 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 58 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 25 | 53 Best |
| Transit Quality | 78 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 83 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 90 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 89 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 24 Best | 41 |
| Traffic | 18 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 46 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 28 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 89 | 39 Best |
| Economic Strain | 29 | 23 Best |
| 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 →