Head to Head
Raleigh, NC vs Greensboro, NC
Raleigh leads with a Fun Score of 67, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Raleigh wins 9 and Greensboro wins 13, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Raleigh
- 9 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Greensboro
- 13 of 23
| Factor | Raleigh, NC | Greensboro, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 62 | 68 Best |
| Drinks | 54 | 60 Best |
| Coffee | 42 | 47 Best |
| Live Music | 54 | 62 Best |
| Star Power | 47 Best | 38 |
| Outdoors | 44 Best | 27 |
| Culture | 53 Best | 25 |
| Events | 65 Best | 33 |
| Sports | 25 | 91 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 31 | 83 Best |
| City Vibe | 90 Best | 62 |
| Climate | 67 | 70 Best |
| Transit Quality | 44 | 52 Best |
| Walkability | 43 Best | 6 |
| Higher Education | 81 | 86 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 82 Best | 43 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 44 Best | 77 |
| Traffic | 50 | 35 Best |
| Air Quality | 42 | 29 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 37 | 25 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 63 | 51 Best |
| Economic Strain | 12 Best | 69 |
| 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 →