Head to Head
Portland, OR vs Gatlinburg, TN
Portland leads with a Fun Score of 84, ahead by 11 points. Across 20 individual factors, Portland wins 8 and Gatlinburg wins 12.
- Factor wins — Portland
- 8 of 20
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 12 of 20
| Factor | Portland, OR | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 91 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 90 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 90 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 81 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 59 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 65 | 92 Best |
| Events | 72 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 79 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 75 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 15 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 86 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 83 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 15 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 93 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 90 | 41 Best |
| Traffic | 61 | 14 Best |
| Air Quality | 27 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 65 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 3 Best | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 54 | 23 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 →