What is a pro or con of living in Ashland, Kentuckycompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in Ashland.

What salary do I need to live in Ashland, Kentucky copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $29,911 in Ashland, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. ASHLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 40.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,911 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Ashland
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Ashland, KY

Compared to Bellingham, Ashland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.4% higher

Commute

2.7% higher

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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