Head to Head
Santa Barbara, CA vs Gatlinburg, TN
Santa Barbara leads with a Fun Score of 81, ahead by 8 points. Across 20 individual factors, Santa Barbara wins 10 and Gatlinburg wins 10.
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 10 of 20
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Gatlinburg
- 10 of 20
| Factor | Santa Barbara, CA | Gatlinburg, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 88 | 93 Best |
| Drinks | 80 | 92 Best |
| Coffee | 89 | 92 Best |
| Live Music | 85 | Placeholder |
| Star Power | 41 Best | 0 |
| Outdoors | 63 | 92 Best |
| Culture | 80 | 92 Best |
| Events | 65 | Placeholder |
| Sports | 27 | Placeholder |
| Unique Hangouts | 39 | 93 Best |
| City Vibe | 6 Best | 3 |
| Climate | 88 Best | 53 |
| Transit Quality | 59 Best | 1 |
| Walkability | 15 Best | 2 |
| Higher Education | 62 Best | 6 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 83 Best | 0 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 27 Best | 41 |
| Traffic | 8 Best | 14 |
| Air Quality | 17 | 8 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 73 | 6 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 4 Best | 39 |
| Economic Strain | 30 | 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 →