Asheville, NC vs Springfield, 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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 44). Asheville leads in median household income ($51,752 vs $47,677). Asheville leads in cost of living index (107 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 95,670 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 24.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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