salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,560 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 196 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ashland?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
| Size | Ashland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $582 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $838 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $952 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,186 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,189 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ashland overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ashland, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ashland
Life in Ashland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ashland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $368 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $157,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashland, OH?
Renting in Ashland costs a median of about $1,464 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Ashland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,560 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland cheap or expensive?
Ashland is rated OK: rent takes 27.1% of the typical household income of $64,741. It ranks 196th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ashland?
The median homeowner in Ashland pays $1,519 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Ashland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below 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 $157,900, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
18,911 people live in Ashland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.