Cost of Living in Ashland, NH

With a cost of living index of 84, Ashland, NH is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the New Hampshire state average of 102. Ashland is a small community of 1,417 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ashland's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,069 (19% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $169,000 (45% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Ashland is $41,429, which is 45% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Ashland. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46°F, with summers averaging 68°F and winters around 23°F. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches spread over roughly 150 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.