Birmingham, Alabama vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 6.1% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $93,923 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% cheaper in Dayton
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Birmingham, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher