| | Aspen, CO | Asheville, NC | United States |
| Overall | 220.4 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 119.3 | 103.1 | 100 |
| Health | 80.8 | 122.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 769.8 | 121.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $2,994,800 | $428,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,920.0% | 9,670.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.8 | 82.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 162.2 | 111.2 | 100 |
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Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons More
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