Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 17.8% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,081 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Ashland
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Martinsburg, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher