Ashland, Ohio vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 80.0% more expensive than Ashland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $90,014 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is more expensive than Ashland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Highlands
than in Ashland, Ohio
Ashland, OH vs. Highlands, NC
Compared to Ashland, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher