Austin, Texas vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 45.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,209 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Dayton
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Austin, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher