Ashland, OH vs Ontario, OH

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Ontario, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 68 compared to 76 for Ontario, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ontario 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 $1,059/month in Ontario — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $163,300.

Median household income in Ashland is $57,310 compared to $65,905 in Ontario (-13%). While Ontario 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, less than the 19.3% in Ontario.