Ashland, VA vs Waynesboro, VA

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Ashland, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 92 compared to 81 for Waynesboro, 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 $1,154/month compared to $972/month in Waynesboro — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynesboro is more affordable at $236,600 median vs $272,600.

Median household income in Ashland is $65,000 compared to $56,364 in Waynesboro (+15.3%). 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 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Waynesboro.