Ashby, MN vs Taunton, MN

Taunton is moderately more affordable than Ashby, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Ashby scores 69 compared to 60 for Taunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashby is $815/month compared to $675/month in Taunton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taunton is more affordable at $74,600 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Ashby is $55,250 compared to $46,875 in Taunton (+17.9%). While Ashby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashby spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Taunton.