Ashland, PA vs DuBois, PA

Ashland is moderately more affordable than DuBois, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 61 compared to 69 for DuBois, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of DuBois can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $747/month compared to $848/month in DuBois — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $114,900.

Median household income in Ashland is $52,283 compared to $58,626 in DuBois (-10.8%). The higher salaries in DuBois partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in DuBois.

Climate-wise, Ashland is notably warmer with an average of 51.1°F compared to 47.8°F in DuBois. DuBois receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 40.9" in Ashland.