Ashton, IA vs Oakland, IA

Ashton is moderately more affordable than Oakland, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Ashton scores 66 compared to 70 for Oakland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton is $892/month compared to $856/month in Oakland — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakland has cheaper rent, Ashton actually has lower median home values ($85,400 vs $144,600).

Median household income in Ashton is $60,156 compared to $72,500 in Oakland (-17%). While Oakland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashton spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Oakland.