2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ontario, OH vs Ashland, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Ashland or is it cheaper to live in Ontario?
- Ashland is 1.8% more expensive than Ontario.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ashland or Ontario?
- Ashland housing costs are 23.2% less expensive than Ontario housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ontario or is Health Care more affordable in Ashland.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% more in Ashland.
 Ontario, OHAshland, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.3100
 Food & Groceries94.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.6100
 Housing54.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$156,900$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.5100
 Miscellaneous82.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ontario    2 Reviews

Many nice neighborhoods in the Mansfield metro area. Very good schools available, not necessarily Mansfield City. Ohio State branch campus, Ashland University and North  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ontario is a nice clean city with some of the best school districts in the area. crime is low and lots of eateries to choose  More

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Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

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