Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Asheville, NC
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 12 and Asheville wins 9, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 12 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Portland, ME | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 91 |
| Coffee | 86 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 87 | 91 Best |
| Star Power | 44 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 89 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 91 Best | 86 |
| Events | 82 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 92 | 92 |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 Best | 81 |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 49 |
| Climate | 28 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 66 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 8 | 25 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 | 36 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 17 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 25 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 14 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 50 |
| Going-Out Cost | 59 | 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 →