Ashland, IL vs Xenia, IL

Ashland, IL and Xenia, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Ashland scores 60 while Xenia scores 59 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $575/month compared to $625/month in Xenia — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashland has cheaper rent, Xenia actually has lower median home values ($79,200 vs $104,000).

Median household income in Ashland is $62,417 compared to $44,107 in Xenia (+41.5%). While Ashland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Xenia.