Columbia, South Carolina vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 12.8% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,609 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ashland
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Columbia, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower