Asheville, NC vs Portsmouth, NH
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
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Portsmouth leads in median household income ($100,169 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in cost of living index (107 vs 138). Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Portsmouth, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 67.9 (#1372) |
| Population | 95,670 | 22,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $802,763 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $100,169 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | R+2.4 |
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+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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