Durham, North Carolina vs. Ashland, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Virginia is 3.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,897 in Ashland, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Virginia is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Ashland
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Ashland, VA
Compared to Durham, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher