What is the cost of living in Ashland, OR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Ashland has an overall cost of living index of 141, which is 1.4x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Oregon, Ashland has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Oregon's index of 109.
The standard of living in Ashland ranks as #90 most affordable out of the 100 places we measured in Oregon. By definition, that implies Ashland ranks as the #10 most expensive place in the Beaver State.
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Ashland Cost Of Living Vs. Oregon
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Ashland. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Ashland is 108.
The Groceries index in Ashland is 109.
The Health index in Ashland is 215.
The Housing index in Ashland is 105.
The Transportation index in Ashland is 108.
The Utilities index in Ashland is 108.
| Living Expense | Ashland | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 215 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 |
Ashland Cost Of Living Compared To Oregon Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Ashland, OR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Oregon, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Ashland is $551,385.
The Median Rent in Ashland is $1,387.
The Median Income in Ashland is $68,028.
The Home Value To Income in Ashland is 8.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Ashland is 0.24x.
Ashland, OR Costs By Category
Detailed Ashland Services costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Ashland Groceries costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Ashland Health costs vs. Oregon
Detailed Ashland Transportation costs vs. Oregon
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Ashland
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Ashland. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Medford, OR has a cost of living index of 119, 0.8x Ashland.
Grants Pass, OR has a cost of living index of 113, 0.8x Ashland.
Klamath Falls, OR has a cost of living index of 104, 0.7x Ashland.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Ashland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 86,315 | 119 | 0.8x |
| Grants Pass, OR | 39,311 | 113 | 0.8x |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 22,115 | 104 | 0.7x |
| Altamont, OR | 19,927 | 103 | 0.7x |
| Central Point, OR | 19,216 | 118 | 0.8x |
| Eagle Point, OR | 9,839 | 119 | 0.8x |
| Yreka, CA | 7,820 | 104 | 0.7x |
| Talent, OR | 6,254 | 114 | 0.8x |
