Ashland, KS vs Fairview, KS

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 59 compared to 63 for Fairview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $725/month compared to $756/month in Fairview — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $67,100 median vs $110,700.

Median household income in Ashland is $62,500 compared to $58,000 in Fairview (+7.8%). 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 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Fairview.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 53.1°F). Fairview receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 22" in Ashland.