Ashton, ID vs Basalt, ID

Ashton is moderately more affordable than Basalt, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Ashton scores 79 compared to 88 for Basalt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Basalt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton is $925/month compared to $1,025/month in Basalt — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashton is more affordable at $222,300 median vs $300,000.

Median household income in Ashton is $66,250 compared to $75,375 in Basalt (-12.1%). While Basalt 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 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Basalt.