Carmel, Maine vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 18.3% cheaper than Carmel, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,854 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Carmel, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Ashland
than in Carmel, Maine
Carmel, ME vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Carmel, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher