Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Asheville, NC
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 87, ahead by 6 points. Across 23 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 9 and Asheville wins 13, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 80 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 84 | 84 |
| Live Music | 89 | 93 Best |
| Star Power | 84 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 66 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 79 | 86 Best |
| Events | 89 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 83 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 65 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 43 Best | 26 |
| Climate | 23 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 90 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 | 87 Best |
| Traffic | 39 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 72 | 60 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 63 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 49 | 42 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 →