Median Home Price
$449,408.58
Median Rent
$1,786.49/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.0
Property Tax RateTIE
0.84%
Price Change (1Y)
-3.2%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$275,880
Median Home PriceBETTER
$394,861.43
Median RentBETTER
$1,628.1/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
20.2
Property Tax RateTIE
0.84%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
-1.7%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$235,303
Key Differences
Home Prices
Asheville's median home price of $449,408.58 is higher than Durham's $394,861.43 by 14%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Asheville costs $1,786.49/mo compared to $1,628.1/mo in Durham—a difference of $158.39/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.