Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Asheville, NC
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 84, ahead by 3 points. Across 23 individual factors, Portland wins 8 and Asheville wins 13, with 2 tied.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 8 of 23
- Tied
- 2
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Portland, OR | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 91 |
| Coffee | 90 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 90 | 93 Best |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 58 | 61 Best |
| Culture | 65 | 86 Best |
| Events | 59 | 59 |
| Sports | 77 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 74 | 78 Best |
| City Vibe | 20 | 26 Best |
| Climate | 86 Best | 68 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 15 | 25 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 87 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 8 Best | 60 |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 23 |
| Economic Strain | 53 | 42 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 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 →