Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Ashland, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Virginia is 10.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,422 in Ashland, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Ashland
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Ashland, VA
Compared to Lancaster, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher