Paducah, Kentucky vs. Ashland, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 3.9% cheaper than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,044 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ashland
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Ashland, KY
Compared to Paducah, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher