Ashland, VA Cost of Living


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Ashland cost of living score
102.4
More expensive
2.4% higher
than the US average
1.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Ashland, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.4% higher than the U.S. average and 1.7% higher than the average for Virginia.

Ashland, VA

Housing costs in Ashland?
A typical home costs $363,200, which is 7.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.8% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ashland costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Ashland?
To live comfortably in Ashland, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $69,480 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ashland?
The cost of living in Ashland, VA is quite affordable. The median home price is just over $200,000, making it an attractive option for those looking to purchase their first home. Additionally, the property tax rate is one of the lowest in the state at 0.77%, providing a great value for money when it comes to housing costs. Residents also benefit from low utilities rates and a variety of shopping options that make it easy and inexpensive to live in Ashland. All these factors make it one of the most desirable places for prospective homeowners and renters alike to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAshlandVirginiaUnited States
  102.4104.2100.0
  99.599.6100
  97.8103.1100.0
  115.6112.9100.0
  $363,200$343,200$338,100
  98.0%99.3%100.0%
  78.999.4100.0
  142.9113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Ashland Is by far the best place to live without Living In the city of richmond yes the housing is more but its safer and has THE BEST SCHOOL IN VA. My brother loves his  More

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Where to begin: With a kid in college in this town I have access to all the good and bad opinions. Have you ever heard of Homemades By Suzanne? Great Deli for eat in  More

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Ashland is built around an excellent small liberal arts college, Randolph-Macon College. The school enjoys a great reputation with both Richmond and D.C. offering  More

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