Asheville, NC vs Tualatin, 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
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Tualatin leads in median household income ($105,542 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 29). Asheville leads in cost of living index (107 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 95,670 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.0 |
| 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 | 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
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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