Austin, Texas vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 43.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $28,478 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Ashland
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Austin, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower