Spring Lake township, Michigan vs. Ashland, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Virginia is 6.1% more expensive than Spring Lake township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,432 in Ashland, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Lake township, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Virginia is more expensive than Spring Lake township, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Ashland
than in Spring Lake township, Michigan
Spring Lake Township, MI vs. Ashland, VA
Compared to Spring Lake Township, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher