Ashland, OH vs Wheelersburg, OH

Ashland, OH and Wheelersburg, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Ashland scores 68 while Wheelersburg scores 71 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 $840/month compared to $715/month in Wheelersburg — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheelersburg has cheaper rent, Ashland actually has lower median home values ($146,100 vs $209,200).

Median household income in Ashland is $57,310 compared to $70,795 in Wheelersburg (-19%). While Wheelersburg 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 12.1% in Wheelersburg.