Ashland, Kentucky vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 39.5% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $64,163 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Hershey
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Ashland, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher