Ashland, MO vs Festus, MO

Festus is moderately more affordable than Ashland, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 86 compared to 79 for Festus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $1,188/month compared to $935/month in Festus — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Festus is more affordable at $206,200 median vs $231,700.

Median household income in Ashland is $90,628 compared to $70,085 in Festus (+29.3%). 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 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Festus.