Head to Head
Seattle, WA vs Asheville, NC
Seattle leads with a Fun Score of 100, ahead by 13 points. Across 23 individual factors, Seattle wins 13 and Asheville wins 9, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Seattle
- 13 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 9 of 23
| Factor | Seattle, WA | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 87 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 90 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 91 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 91 | 91 |
| Star Power | 86 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 68 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 64 | 86 Best |
| Events | 91 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 87 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 90 Best | 81 |
| City Vibe | 82 Best | 49 |
| Climate | 88 Best | 68 |
| Transit Quality | 89 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 92 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 59 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 91 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 88 | 87 Best |
| Traffic | 77 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 15 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 85 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 0 Best | 23 |
| Economic Strain | 40 Best | 50 |
| 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 →