Head to Head
Santa Barbara, CA vs Savannah, GA
Santa Barbara leads with a Fun Score of 80, ahead by 6 points. Across 22 individual factors, Santa Barbara wins 9 and Savannah wins 13.
- Factor wins — Santa Barbara
- 9 of 22
- Tied
- 0
- Factor wins — Savannah
- 13 of 22
| Factor | Santa Barbara, CA | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 88 Best | 70 |
| Drinks | 80 | 83 Best |
| Coffee | 89 Best | 70 |
| Live Music | 84 Best | 21 |
| Star Power | 41 | 52 Best |
| Outdoors | 63 | 74 Best |
| Culture | 80 | 86 Best |
| Events | 56 | 63 Best |
| Sports | 29 | 83 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 39 Best | 3 |
| City Vibe | 6 | 30 Best |
| Climate | 88 Best | 82 |
| Transit Quality | 59 | 62 Best |
| Walkability | 15 | 65 Best |
| Higher Education | 62 | 86 Best |
| Bike & Micromobility | 83 Best | 9 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 27 | Placeholder |
| Traffic | 8 Best | 24 |
| Air Quality | 17 | 14 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 73 | 49 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 4 Best | 44 |
| Economic Strain | 30 Best | 58 |
| 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 →