Ashland, KY Cost of Living


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Ashland cost of living score
74.7
Less expensive
25.3% lower
than the US average
9.2% lower
than the Kentucky average
Ashland, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.2% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Ashland, KY

Housing costs in Ashland?
A typical home costs $116,000, which is 65.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.3% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ashland costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.5% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Ashland?
To live comfortably in Ashland, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ashland?
Ashland, KY is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in this area is 7% lower than the US average, and the housing costs are 13% below the national average. This makes it a great place for families or young professionals looking to start their career. Groceries and utilities are usually very affordable, while transportation costs are slightly higher due to its location in Eastern Kentucky. Overall, Ashland provides a livable cost of living that will work for many budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAshlandKentuckyUnited States
  74.782.3100.0
  96.994.2100
  102.0102.2100.0
  29.356.9100.0
  $116,000$194,300$338,100
  92.3%92.9%100.0%
  84.289.1100.0
  85.877.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I'm 33 years old, and I've lived in this town for 25 of them. Not by choice. The majority of people here, and I'm not exaggerating, are on drugs. It's sad. And I'm  More

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Over 5 years ago

The people of Ashland are amazing and its growing and getting better everyday. Every weekend there is things to get involved with and excellent local restaurants, as  More

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Over 5 years ago

I'm new to Ashland and it's a step up from flood ravaged Louisiana! I love the weather we have here. After our first year living in Ashland and having  More

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