Ashland, OR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ashland, Oregon?
$8,760 / month
for a family, 62.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $105,120 for the year for a family.
$3,567 / month
for a single person, 25.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,800 for the year for a single person.

Ashland cost of living score
106.1
More expensive
6.1% higher
than the US average
7.2% lower
than the Oregon average
Ashland, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.1% higher than the U.S. average and 7.2% higher than the average for Oregon.

Ashland, OR

Housing costs in Ashland?
A typical home costs $547,900, which is 62.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.0% more expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ashland costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Ashland?
To live comfortably in Ashland, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $105,120 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ashland?
The cost of living in Ashland, OR is relatively low compared to other cities in the US. According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of living index for Ashland is 129, which is 29% lower than the US average. The median home cost in Ashland is $336,800 which is significantly lower than the national average. Groceries and utilities are also very affordable with an average grocery bill of $323 per month and average monthly utility costs of around $150. With its low overall cost of living, it's no wonder why many people choose to call Ashland home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAshlandOregonUnited States
    Unlock114.3100.0
  104.9  Unlock100.0
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  181.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$468,400$338,100
  85.1  Unlock100.0
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  116.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 2 years ago

Really nice weather and a cool town and is great for people who love the outdoors with the nearby Rogue River and abundant mountain biking and hiking trails but is a  More

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I've lived in Ashland, OR for 13 years, and I love it. The winters are the mildest I've ever experienced. We get 196 sunny days per year. Lithia Park near  More

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Over 4 years ago

Sorry, Ashland. I've lived here on and off since 2001. The prices have gone utterly berserk. The town is smoky in the summer, cold and wet in the winter, and totally  More

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