What is the cost of living in Ashland, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Ashland has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Ashland has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Ashland ranks as #21 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Ashland ranks as the #125 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Ashland Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
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 101.
The Groceries index in Ashland is 100.
The Health index in Ashland is 62.
The Housing index in Ashland is 103.
The Transportation index in Ashland is 109.
The Utilities index in Ashland is 96.
| Living Expense | Ashland | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Ashland Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Ashland, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, 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 $192,123.
The Median Rent in Ashland is $753.
The Median Income in Ashland is $54,529.
The Home Value To Income in Ashland is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Ashland is 0.17x.
