Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Asheville, NC
VS
Green Bay, WI
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Asheville
North Carolina
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1
Median Household Income
$63,810 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
210⚠ High
Population
93,695
Green Bay
Wisconsin
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,846 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Asheville, NC
Pros
More college-educated — 51.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 25°F
Households earn $4,636 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $376,800
Violent crime (796.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3895.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $204k less ($172,700 vs $376,800)
Rent averages $386/mo less ($864 vs $1,250)
38% less violent crime than Asheville
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 86°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Asheville by $4,636/yr
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Asheville
Median Income
$4,636
$63,810 vs $59,174/yr
Asheville
Summer Heat
6.1°F warmer
July avg high 85.9°F vs 79.8°F
Green Bay
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 96.1 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Violent Crime
38% lower
495.1 vs 796.1 per 100k
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$204k less
$172,700 vs $376,800
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Green Bay, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.1 | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $376,800⚠ High | $172,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,250 | $864 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $63,810 ✓ Higher | $59,174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.7 min ✓ Shorter | 18.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 16.6% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 200⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 210⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 185⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (116) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 51.2% ✓ Higher | 25.1% |
| High School or Higher | 93.4% ✓ Higher | 88.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Buncombe County Schools | Green Bay Area Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.7°F ✓ Warmer | 24.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 85.9°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.8" | 32.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5" ✓ Less | 55.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 93,695 | 106,846 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.5 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.0% | 56.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 19.6% ✓ More | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Asheville's cost of living index is 96.1 vs Green Bay's 92.1 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Asheville wins 11 and Green Bay wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Asheville to Green Bay or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($376,800 vs $172,700 median home), income ($63,810 vs $59,174), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Asheville, NC and Green Bay, WI are about 682 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.