Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 8.6% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,720 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ashland
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Fort Wayne, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher