Asheville, NC vs Malden, MA
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
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $51,752). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 95,670 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+39.5 |
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
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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