salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,240 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 265 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ashland?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
| Size | Ashland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,302 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,913 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,384 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,930 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,020 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ashland overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ashland, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ashland
Life in Ashland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ashland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,252 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $775,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashland, CA?
Renting in Ashland costs a median of about $2,131 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Ashland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,240 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland cheap or expensive?
Ashland is rated OK: rent takes 29.0% of the typical household income of $88,116. It ranks 265th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ashland?
The median homeowner in Ashland pays $4,978 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Ashland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ashland?
The median home value in Ashland is $775,800, about 8.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,210 people live in Ashland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.