Head to Head
Portland, ME vs Gatlinburg, TN
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 27 points. Across 20 individual factors, Portland wins 9 and Gatlinburg wins 11.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 9 of 20
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 11 of 20
| Factor | Portland, ME | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 89 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 86 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 86 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 44 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 89 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 91 | 92 Best |
| Events | 86 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 92 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 89 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 92 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 28 | 53 Best |
| Transit Quality | 66 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 89 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 8 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 29 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 26 Best | 41 |
| Traffic | 17 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 25 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 5 Best | 6 |
| Weather Extremes | 42 | 39 Best |
| Economic Strain | 3 Best | 23 |
| 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 →