salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 13.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,360 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 11 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ashland?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
| Size | Ashland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $525 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $951 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,306 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ashland overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ashland, so the Wisconsin 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 $315 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $176,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashland, WI?
Renting in Ashland costs a median of about $909 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Ashland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,360 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland cheap or expensive?
Ashland is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $58,810. It ranks 11th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ashland?
The median homeowner in Ashland pays $2,753 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Ashland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% 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 $176,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,902 people live in Ashland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.