Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Ashland, Kentucky


The cost of living in Ashland, Kentucky is 28.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,986 in Ashland, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Kentucky is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Ashland
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Ashland, KY
Compared to Salem, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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