Columbus, Ohio vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 14.7% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $76,771 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Ashland
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Columbus, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher