Head to Head
Raleigh, NC vs Charlotte, NC
Raleigh leads with a Fun Score of 67, ahead by 11 points. Across 23 individual factors, Raleigh wins 14 and Charlotte wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Raleigh
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Charlotte
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Raleigh, NC | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 62 Best | 55 |
| Drinks | 54 Best | 52 |
| Coffee | 42 | 45 Best |
| Live Music | 54 | 75 Best |
| Star Power | 47 | 59 Best |
| Outdoors | 44 Best | 31 |
| Culture | 53 Best | 29 |
| Events | 65 Best | 40 |
| Sports | 25 | 65 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 31 | 49 Best |
| City Vibe | 90 Best | 78 |
| Climate | 67 | 69 Best |
| Transit Quality | 44 | 57 Best |
| Walkability | 43 Best | 26 |
| Higher Education | 81 Best | 53 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 82 Best | 35 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 Best | 80 |
| Traffic | 50 Best | 65 |
| Air Quality | 42 Best | 55 |
| Disaster Risk | 37 Best | 44 |
| Weather Extremes | 63 | 20 Best |
| Economic Strain | 12 Best | 16 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 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 →