Asheville, NC vs Riverside, OH
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
Riverside
79.4
#128 nationally
Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 35). Riverside leads in cost of living index (86 vs 107). Riverside leads in median household income ($56,232 vs $51,752).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Riverside, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 79.4 (#128) |
| Population | 95,670 | 24,340 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $174,321 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $56,232 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | Even |
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+
79.4 Score
Riverside, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$174,321
Population
24,340
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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