Asheville, NC vs Crystal, MN
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
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 24 min). Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Crystal, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 75 (#509) |
| Population | 95,670 | 21,906 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $323,618 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $86,288 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+42.6 |
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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C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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