Welch, West Virginia vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 3.5% more expensive than Welch, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,756 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Welch, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is more expensive than Welch, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Ashland
than in Welch, West Virginia
Welch, WV vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Welch, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher