Ashland, OH vs Milford, OH

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 68 compared to 78 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $840/month compared to $865/month in Milford — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $228,200.

Median household income in Ashland is $57,310 compared to $72,907 in Milford (-21.4%). While Milford 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 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Milford.

Climate-wise, Milford is notably warmer with an average of 54.8°F compared to 50.6°F in Ashland. Milford receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 42.5" in Ashland.