Asheville, NC vs Beaverton, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Beaverton leads in median household income ($88,899 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in cost of living index (107 vs 134). Beaverton leads in walk score (52 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Beaverton, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 67.3 (#1436) |
| Population | 95,670 | 96,945 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $527,947 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $88,899 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+34.0 |
D+
67.9 Score
Asheville, NC
Mountain haven for creatives and foodies
Median Home
$458,266
Population
95,670
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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