Head to Head
Washington, DC vs Asheville, NC
Washington leads with a Fun Score of 93, ahead by 6 points. Across 23 individual factors, Washington wins 10 and Asheville wins 12, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Washington
- 10 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Asheville
- 12 of 23
| Factor | Washington, DC | Asheville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 86 | 90 Best |
| Drinks | 86 | 91 Best |
| Coffee | 88 Best | 84 |
| Live Music | 83 | 91 Best |
| Star Power | 91 Best | 32 |
| Outdoors | 77 Best | 61 |
| Culture | 76 | 86 Best |
| Events | 88 Best | 59 |
| Sports | 91 | 92 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 66 | 81 Best |
| City Vibe | 54 Best | 49 |
| Climate | 65 | 68 Best |
| Transit Quality | 92 Best | 41 |
| Walkability | 86 Best | 49 |
| Higher Education | 44 Best | 25 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 90 Best | 36 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 71 Best | 87 |
| Traffic | 88 | 10 Best |
| Air Quality | 35 | 7 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 52 | 14 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 32 | 23 Best |
| Economic Strain | 74 | 50 Best |
| 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 →