Ashland, WI vs Fox Crossing, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ashland is 15.4% cheaper than Fox Crossing. With a cost index of 67 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ashland to Fox Crossing should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $697/month compared to $961/month in Fox Crossing — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $162,200 median vs $228,000.

Median household income in Ashland is $49,258 compared to $74,423 in Fox Crossing (-33.8%). While Fox Crossing 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% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Fox Crossing.