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Ashland, OH

Cost of living in Ashland County, OH

Estimated monthly cost
$2,494/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 52,296 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $674 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $432 17%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $24 1%

Rent in Ashland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$606
per month
1 bedroom
$674
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,158
per month
4 bedroom
$1,409
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ashland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,991
per year
Individual earnings
$36,450
per year
Per capita
$32,097
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ashland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$175,900
Annual property tax
$1,787

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ashland County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Ashland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.6%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Ashland County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Ashland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.2 min
Drive alone
80.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ashland County

What it costs to live in Ashland County each month.

Single person
$2,494
per month
  • Rent $674
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $432
  • State tax $24
Couple
$3,814
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $734
  • State tax $89
Family
$6,217
per month
  • Rent $1,158
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $734
  • State tax $89

Frequently asked questions about Ashland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ashland County?

In Ashland County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $674 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,158 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ashland County?

In Ashland County, OH, the average household income is $64,991 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,450 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ashland County?

The estimated cost of living in Ashland County, OH is approximately $2,494 per month for a single person, $3,814 for a couple, $6,217 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ashland County?

The combined sales tax rate in Ashland County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Ashland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ashland County, OH would need approximately $2,494 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,991 per year ($5,416 per month). Ashland County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Ashland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ashland County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ashland County?

The average home value in Ashland County, OH is $175,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,787, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ashland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Ashland County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ashland County is in the Ashland, OH metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources