Alabama, New York vs. Ashland, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Massachusetts is 66.0% more expensive than Alabama, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,976 in Ashland, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabama, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alabama, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Ashland
than in Alabama, New York
Alabama, NY vs. Ashland, MA
Compared to Alabama, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher