Ashland, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Cass County / Ashland / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Ashland, Illinois?
$1,860 / month
for a family, 65.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,320 for the year for a family.
$2,233 / month
for a single person, 53.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,800 for the year for a single person.

Ashland cost of living score
71
Less expensive
29.0% lower
than the US average
24.2% lower
than the Illinois average
Ashland, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.0% lower than the U.S. average and 24.2% higher than the average for Illinois.

Ashland, IL

Housing costs in Ashland?
A typical home costs $115,800, which is 65.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.1% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ashland costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Ashland?
To live comfortably in Ashland, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ashland?
The cost of living in Ashland, IL is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs are quite affordable, with the median home value being around $78,000. Property taxes are also relatively low at 1.5%. According to BestPlaces, a website that provides cost of living index data, the city has an overall cost of living index score of 72 out of 100, which is lower than the national average. The median household income in Ashland is $40,994 and the median rent price is just over $800 per month. In addition, groceries and utilities tend to be fairly affordable too. All in all, Ashland is an affordable city to live in for individuals and families alike.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAshlandIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  92.9  Unlock100.0
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  35.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  100.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  89.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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