Head to Head
Raleigh, NC vs Durham, NC
Raleigh leads with a Fun Score of 67, ahead by 4 points. Across 23 individual factors, Raleigh wins 14 and Durham wins 8, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Raleigh
- 14 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Durham
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Raleigh, NC | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 62 Best | 48 |
| Drinks | 54 Best | 42 |
| Coffee | 42 Best | 28 |
| Live Music | 54 Best | 44 |
| Star Power | 47 Best | 36 |
| Outdoors | 44 | 52 Best |
| Culture | 53 Best | 43 |
| Events | 65 Best | 56 |
| Sports | 25 | 88 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 31 | 77 Best |
| City Vibe | 90 Best | 55 |
| Climate | 67 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 44 | 55 Best |
| Walkability | 43 Best | 18 |
| Higher Education | 81 Best | 68 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 82 Best | 79 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 Best | 75 |
| Traffic | 50 | 41 Best |
| Air Quality | 42 Best | 44 |
| Disaster Risk | 37 | 16 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 63 | 24 Best |
| Economic Strain | 12 Best | 15 |
| 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 →