Ashland, IL vs Baldwin, IL

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Baldwin, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 60 compared to 66 for Baldwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baldwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $575/month compared to $838/month in Baldwin — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashland has cheaper rent, Baldwin actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $104,000).

Median household income in Ashland is $62,417 compared to $50,000 in Baldwin (+24.8%). Ashland offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Baldwin.